[03-26-2023] Santa Cruz County, CA – 40-Year-Old Pedestrian Sustained Severe Injuries After Hit-and-Run on Highway 9

A 40-year-old pedestrian sustained severe injuries after a hit-and-run on Highway 9, Santa Cruz County, on Sunday evening, March 26, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 9:40 p.m. along Hwy 9, south of Mill Street.

The victim, a 40-year-old woman, was struck by an unknown car heading northbound lane.

She sustained severe injuries and had to be transported to a nearby hospital by air.

The authorities have yet to catch the suspect and are currently investigating the accident.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident without helping the injured or alerting authorities is prohibited in the US. You could face legal repercussions and a jail sentence if you cause an accident and leave the scene.

In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. In the US, a hit-and-run accident occurs once every 43 seconds, according to statistics.

The number of hit-and-run fatalities in 2016 was 2,049, which set a record.

Between 2010 and 2019, there were 2,948 hit-and-run incidents in California, which led to 3,056 fatalities. In the state, this kind of accident frequently results in a high death toll.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit-and-run, dial 911 immediately. You should always tell the truth and never make assumptions when corresponding with authorities or insurance companies. Victims may feel obligated to apologize even if they were not at fault. If the victim has acted in such a way, the insurance company can refuse to pay a claim.

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Hit-and-run victims in California have the right to file insurance claims or lawsuits to recover damages. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our highly regarded attorneys if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed as a result of the negligence of another.

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