[03-20-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 6-Year-Old Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Del Paso Heights

A 6-year-old boy is in the hospital with multiple injuries after being hit by a car and the driver failing to stop, including broken ribs and pelvis, on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Orlando Way in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood.

Outside, the boy was playing with his friends when a car sped down the street.

The moment the driver hit the boy and continued driving was captured on surveillance video.

The boy is seen lying in the street and attempting to get up in the video. People rushed over to assist him when he was unable to do so.

The boy’s family sent a photo of the car they believe is involved.

It was an older Saturn without an exhaust pipe, they said.

The boy is in the hospital recovering and is expected to be fine.

The accident remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

No one enjoys being in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence. As soon as the other driver refuses to pull over, accept responsibility for the accident and offer assistance, things will go from bad to worse.

Hit-and-runs are far too common in car accidents. In 2016, 2,049 people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. According to a recent study, an estimated 682,000 hit-and-runs occur each year in the United States. A car hits and runs a pedestrian at least once a week.

The negligence of others is the most common cause of pedestrian accidents, and pedestrians have no way of defending themselves against it.

Any number of motives can lead a driver away from the scene of an accident. Alcohol-related accidents are more likely to occur when a person is undocumented, without insurance, or in a precarious situation.

Sacramento County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident, you should contact an attorney right away. If your claim for damages is unsuccessful, a California hit-and-run lawyer will not charge you for their services.

A personal injury claim can cover the costs of medical care, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical discomfort.

Our Sacramento County hit-and-run accident lawyers are ready to help victims pursue compensation for their injuries. It is easy to find a place to work in large cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento. In addition to our offices in Riverside and San Francisco, we also have several other locations.

As long as you’re happy to meet us in whatever location is most convenient for your business, we’re happy to oblige. For a free consultation, give us a call at (888) 488-1391 or submit the form below.