[02-20-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Deputy Hospitalized Following Hit-and-Run Crash in Palmdale

A Palmdale sheriff’s deputy was taken to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver struck an SUV in Palmdale on Monday morning, February 20, 2023.

According to Palmdale sheriff’s Lt. Jeffrey Rhea, the hit-and-run collision happened at 12:27 a.m. at Sixth Street East and Palmdale Boulevard.

Rhea claimed the deputy was only moving slowly at the time when the suspect slammed into the back of the deputy’s patrol SUV.

The suspect fled after his car was severely damaged, but local deputies caught up with him and arrested him.

According to Rhea, both cars have significant damage.

He said paramedics transported the deputy to a hospital, where he was examined and later released.

He was also taken to a hospital as part of the investigation in order to ascertain whether the suspect was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The suspect’s car’s airbags were seen deploying in a video by local news, and the patrol car’s bumper and tailgate were both damaged.

Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Every year, about 680,000 people in the United States are injured or killed as a result of hit-and-run accidents, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. According to recent research, there has been a rise in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents. Accidents caused 24% of all pedestrian fatalities in 2020.

Studies have shown that California has the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. A total of 893 pedestrians were killed, and nearly 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

When one driver causes another vehicle to crash without providing aid, they are guilty of a hit-and-run. When people leave the scene of an accident without helping the injured, the situation can become even worse, and the victim’s suffering can become magnified.

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to being killed or injured by drivers who fail to yield to them or who make an unexpected stop.

Pedestrians should stick to sidewalks to avoid harm, stay sober, and exercise caution when traversing parking lots and driveways.

What Should I Do After an Accident?

After a car crash, it’s best to pull over. Hit-and-run drivers face severe consequences in court. If anyone is killed or injured in an accident and the police or CHP is not yet on the scene, they should be notified immediately. Whether the driver is able to do so or not, everyone else in the car needs to inform the authorities or the California Highway Patrol that an accident has occurred.

If there are no casualties, you should pull over to the side of the road. Vehicles that are immobile and remain on a public road or highway may be impounded by law enforcement.

Palmdale Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

In the aftermath of an accident in California, victims can file civil claims against the at-fault party’s insurer in addition to criminal complaints.

If an accident has injured you or your loved one has been killed, you have the right to compensation through a wrongful death claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Our attorneys are prepared to discuss your case and help you understand your legal options after being injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Our trusted Los Angeles hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have considerable experience representing and advocating for hit-and-run victims in court. Our clients have received compensation amounting to $750 million through our efforts.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys.