[04-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Sierra Highway

An unidentified man was killed when he was struck by a car on Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the driver failed to stop on Sunday morning, April 10, 2022.

According to Lt. L. Arnold of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, the fatal crash occurred at 2:53 a.m. on the northbound Sierra Highway between Technology Drive and Rancho Vista Boulevard.

According to Arnold, paramedics pronounced the man dead on the scene.

Arnold reported that the motorist driving in the opposite direction saw the crash, but no vehicle description was provided.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

They alone bear the consequences of their actions, and that goes for the driver who hit the pedestrian and then fled the scene. A suspect’s arrest and trial can begin as soon as they are found.

It is estimated that hit-and-run drivers are responsible for one out of every five pedestrian accidents. In hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians account for more than half of the victims.

According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018, there are an average of 682,000 hit and run accidents in the United States each year. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has risen by 7% per year.

As a percentage of all accidents, 11 percent in 2015 were hit-and-runs. In 2010, more than 1,800 people were killed, and 138,000 were injured in hit-and-runs. In 2016, 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

These drivers often flee the scene because they are intoxicated or lack a license, or are afraid to face the consequences of their actions.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

The loss of a loved one in a car accident is heartbreaking for the victim’s friends and family. Companies such as insurance companies and other interested parties may take advantage of this opportunity. To avoid this, you will need an experienced car accident lawyer.

The deceased’s family can file a wrongful death lawsuit in the meantime. Family members can file wrongful death claims to recover damages such as loss of income and companionship, burial expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional anguish from the victim’s death.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help. We are well-equipped to deal with such situations because of our extensive knowledge of the relevant statutes. We can obtain the most favorable settlements or jury verdicts for our clients because we thoroughly investigate their cases.

You can schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys by calling (888) 488-1391.