[03-16-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – 64-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed After Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 189

A hit-and-run crash fatally struck a 64-year-old man, identified as James W., in San Bernardino County on Thursday night, March 16, 2023.

Reports confirmed that the fatal collision transpired around 7:30 p.m. on Highway 189 in Lake Arrowhead.

According to authorities, the man was walking east along Blue Jay Cutoff before he was struck by a westbound vehicle.

Paramedics were called and pronounced that the victim had died. The suspect immediately left and fled the scene.

Authorities are looking for the suspect and stated that no arrests had been announced on Monday. The suspected vehicle that fled was a dark-colored SUV.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Officers R. Jedlick and D. Gibson at the Arrowhead CHP station.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash Statistics

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that approximately 680,000 Americans are killed or injured annually in hit-and-run accidents. There have been an average of 7% more hit-and-run fatalities each year since 2009.

Hit-and-runs caused approximately 11% of all fatalities in 2015. Around 1.8 million people were injured by hit-and-run drivers in 2009. A total of 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California in the preceding year.

Legal repercussions should be imposed on negligent drivers who flee the scene of an accident. There will be severe and immediate consequences for the perpetrator.

Current figures indicate that hit-and-run drivers cause 60% of pedestrian deaths. Their intoxication makes them unconcerned about the outcome, or they are too stunned to drive while intoxicated.

What Should You Do Following an Accident?

We know that this is a challenging time for you. You can get a police report for this incident from us if needed. Our team will contact the right people and assist you in obtaining the information. Afterward, you can begin the claims process and seek compensation for your injuries.

No upfront payment is required—we’ll handle everything, including filing your claim. You can also count on us to ensure that the responsible party’s insurance company pays all your medical bills.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns about how to proceed after such an accident.

Hit-And-Run Accident Attorneys in San Bernardino County

A hit-and-run accident requires the assistance of an experienced attorney, even if the reckless driver is not found.

Your lawyer can help you with your concerns if you are unfamiliar with the legal system. You can trust them to handle the insurance paperwork, double-check that it is accurate, and protect your interests. You can negotiate a better settlement with your insurer with the assistance of a lawyer.

Our San Bernardino County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have a track record of successfully representing injured victims in court. Clients have received over $500 million in compensation with our assistance.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case review, or visit our website and click the “Do I Have a Case?” link.