[03-26-2023] Humboldt County, CA – Hit-and-Run Crash Sent One Pedestrian to Hospital in Eureka

A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Humboldt County on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the hit-and-run crash occurred before 8:30 a.m. at 4400 Little Fairfield Street just outside Eureka.

The circumstances that led to the crash remain unknown. The unidentified pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries and in an unknown condition.

The vehicle reportedly fled the scene following the crash. No description of the car and its driver was immediately available.

The search continues. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

If you cause an automobile accident in the United States and don’t stop to help the injured or call the police, you could face criminal charges. Leaving the scene of an accident you caused on purpose is a criminal offense.

There were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015, per data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

These numbers show that every 43 seconds, someone committed a hit-and-run somewhere in the United States. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents, a record high.

There were 2,948 hit-and-run accidents and 3,056 fatalities in California between 2010 and 2019. The death toll from these crashes is higher than in any other American state.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you are involved in a hit & run accident, you must immediately contact the police. It is crucial that you supply accurate information and avoid forming assumptions in any contact with law enforcement and insurance companies. A few innocent victims might even try to apologize. Such actions could be grounds for the insurance company to deny a claim.

Contact the appropriate offices and ask for a copy of the full report. On this page, you’ll find a handy online form. As soon as we receive your communication, we will begin processing it. At your free initial appointment with our renowned lawyer, he or she will give your case the individual attention it deserves.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Humboldt County

Hit-and-run accident victims in California have the option of filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit to recover damages. Do not wait to get in touch with our highly recognized attorneys if you or a loved one has been gravely injured or murdered as a result of another person’s carelessness.

Your case will be evaluated, the next steps will be outlined, and the factors that may affect your final settlement amount will be discussed during your no-cost consultation with one of our professional attorneys.

Our trusted Humboldt 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 $750 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.