[02-20-2023] Orange County, CA – Male Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle in Santa Ana Hit & Run Crash

A male pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Ana on Monday morning, February 20, 2023.

According to Santa Ana Police, the fatal crash occurred early morning at 3:20 a.m. at the West 1st and South Figueroa streets intersection.

The initial investigation stated that the victim was in 1st Street’s eastbound lanes when a car traveling east hit him and left the scene. He was declared dead on the spot by the responders from Orange County Fire Authority. His next of kin will be notified before his identity is released.

The vehicle was later found by detectives parked at a residence. The suspect was taken into custody, and upon investigation, the police said alcohol seemed to have played a role.

Anyone who may have seen the deadly collision is urged to contact the authorities to aid the investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is against the law in the United States to leave the scene of an accident without helping the injured and contacting authorities. Drivers who cause accidents and then escape the scene face criminal penalties and even jail time.

It is estimated that there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015, as recorded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the statistics, a hit-and-run occurs every 43 seconds on average. As many as 2,049 persons were killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2016.

Between 2010 and 2019, 3,056 people died in 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California. The percentage of fatalities in this category in California is significantly higher than the national average.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

In the event of a car crash, it is crucial to alert the proper authorities immediately. When addressing questions from the police or an insurance company, it’s important to avoid making any assumptions. Sometimes victims feel they need to apologize even when they had nothing to do with what happened. If one did this, the insurance company could potentially reject a claim.

You can get a copy of the report by contacting the proper agency. If you’d want us to submit your request on your behalf, we need you to fill out the online form on our site. As soon as we have the report, we’ll go to work on your case. When you fill out the form on our website, one of our knowledgeable lawyers will analyze your insurance claim at no cost and without any obligation on your part.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Orange County

In California, a hit-and-run victim or his or her family can take legal action or make an insurance claim to pursue financial restitution. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our highly regarded lawyers if you or a loved one has been the victim of severe injury or wrongful death caused by the carelessness of another party.

Our trusted Orange County hit-and-run accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have experience and accolades advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $500 million. Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.