[03-29-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 180

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Highway 180 in Fresno on Saturday night.

The fatal crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Highway 180, just west of Cedar Avenue.

According to CHP, a man tried to run across Highway 180 when he was hit by a dark blue or black pickup truck.

According to officers, the truck driver did not stop, render any kind of assistance, or even call 9-1-1 after the collision.

After the initial collision, investigators believe the man, who has yet to be identified, was struck by at least five other vehicles.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other drivers stayed behind and cooperated with officers throughout the investigation.

Officers are now on the lookout for the person responsible for the fatal collision, and the truck may have front-end damage.

There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Instead of fleeing the scene, the hit-and-run driver should have remained to assist the injured victim. An arrest and criminal charges will be filed as soon as the suspect is found.

A hit-and-run driver causes one out of every five pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians account for 60 percent of the victims in hit-and-run accidents.

In the United States, there are 682,000 hit-and-runs each year, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. There has been a nearly 7 percent annual increase in the number of fatalities caused by hit-and-runs since 2009.

More than 737,000 hit-and-runs occurred in the United States in 2015, accounting for 11 percent of all traffic accidents. In 2010, more than 1,800 people died, and more than 138,000 were injured due to hit-and-runs. When it comes to fatal hit and run collisions, California ranked first for the first time in 2016.

At the time of the collision, many drunk or fearful hit-and-and-run drivers fled from the crash scene.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Victims of Crash

A family member was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation. There are a variety of legal options available to people who have been injured in a hit-and-run.

An attorney can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to in a hit-and-run case if you contact one as soon as possible.

Our skilled Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help victims of hit-and-run accidents. We’re well-versed in the relevant statutes and laws.

We are able to secure the best possible settlements or jury verdicts for our clients by spending time with them. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation if you have any questions about your hit-and-run case.