[03-13-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Near South 47th Street

An unidentified 57-year-old man was killed following a fatal hit-and-run crash near South 47th Street on Sunday evening, March 13, 2022.

The fatal crash transpired at approximately 7:15 p.m. along the 4900 block of Logan Avenue near South 47th Street.

The male pedestrian was walking across the street when he was suddenly struck by an eastbound vehicle. The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

The pedestrian was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. Unfrotunately, the victim was unable to survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The suspect’s vehicle was described as a white Dodge Charger. Local authorities are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver.

Anyone that can provide additional helpful information about the crash is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians have been blamed for more than a third of all traffic fatalities in the last 33 years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

In the circumstances that contribute to most pedestrian accidents, pedestrians are powerless to defend themselves against someone else’s recklessness.

It is against the law to flee the site of an accident. On US roadways, there are still several hit-and-run accidents. Unfortunately, a hit-and-run occurs every minute in the United States.

In 2016, there were roughly 2,049 fatalities in the United States due to hit-and-run events. Every year, around 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the United States. Accidents involving a car striking and running over people are prevalent.

Drivers who flee the scene do it for a variety of reasons. They could be intoxicated or impaired by narcotics, have legal troubles, be uninsured, or be illegal immigrants.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego County

Whenever a driver in California is involved in a traffic accident, they must pull off the road as safely as possible. It is a criminal or a major offense not to stop and wait for the authorities at the site.

The sooner you contact a skilled San Diego County hit-and-run accident attorney, the higher your chances of recovering compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one.

Arash Law’s San Diego County hit-and-run accident attorneys have vast experience defending pedestrians wounded or killed in El Dorado County events. In these cases, we are well-versed in the applicable law.

To obtain the best possible settlement or jury result for our clients, our attorneys spend a lot of time getting to know them and their problems. If you have been wounded in a hit-and-run, contact a lawyer at (888) 488-1391.