[02-25-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 280

An unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead following a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 280 on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2022.

The fatal accident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on the southbound freeway, just north of McLaughlin Avenue.

A pedestrian crossing southbound I-280 was struck by an unidentified vehicle for unknown reasons.

After the collision, the driver fled the scene and did not assist the victim.

Officials from the California Highway Patrol arrived on the scene and discovered the pedestrian had died.

The identity of the deceased victim was withheld until the victim’s next of kin was notified.

Officials also shut down several lanes of the freeway while they investigated the incident.

The police have not disclosed information about the suspect or the vehicle description.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Fleeing the scene of an accident is a violation of the law in and of itself. A steady stream of hit-and-run incidents plagues US roads. In the United States, hit-and-run accidents occur on a regular basis.

In 2016, there were 2,049 fatalities caused by hit-and-runs in the United States. Hit-and-run accidents take place in the United States every year at a rate of approximately 680,000. As a result of hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians are frequently the victims.

This year was the worst year for hit-and-run crashes since records began, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (the most recent year for which data is available). Over the past decade, there has been a 60% increase in the number of fatalities caused by hit-and-runs.

There are a variety of reasons why a driver would attempt to flee the scene of an accident. Some of these people may be high on drugs, have legal issues, be uninsured, or be illegal immigrants.

Santa Clara County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

Losing a loved one to a hit-and-run driver can be devastatingly upsetting. Contact a hit-and-run lawyer immediately if you have been injured, or a hit-and-run driver has killed a loved one.

A wrongful death lawsuit can help you and your family collect financial compensation for your losses if the responsible party is held accountable. It breaks Arash Law’s heart to see people lose loved ones or marriages to the recklessness of others.

Our Santa Clara County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law have the knowledge and experience to help hit-and-run accident victims obtain the maximum compensation allowed from their insurance company. The details of your UM claim will be handled if the hit-and-run driver is not captured.

It’s important that you understand the complexities of these situations. For a free consultation with the region’s leading hit-and-run lawyer, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391.