[04-30-2022] Riverside County, CA – 41-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on State Route 79

A 41-year-old Menifee man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the unincorporated community of Winchester on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol responded at 10:30 p.m. to State Route 79 just south of Scott Road.

CHP Officer Mike Lassig reports that the pedestrian had been struck by a passing vehicle while walking in the northbound traffic lane.

AMR medics declared the victim dead on the spot.

Officers on the scene discovered broken car parts and discovered they were looking for a 2016 Toyota Rav 4.

The car driver, a 71-year-old Temecula man, was later found in Hemet thanks to investigative leads.

The driver was interrogated and showed no signs of being intoxicated.

The driver, however, is facing felony hit-and-run charges, according to Lassig.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

The driver who ran over and left the scene always bears the blame. The suspect will be arrested and put on trial as soon as they are found.

A driver who flees the scene of an accident is responsible for one in five pedestrian deaths. 60% of pedestrians are killed in hit-and-run accidents.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that the United States experiences 682,000 hit-and-runs each year. There has been a 7% annual increase in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents since 2009.

Hit-and-runs accounted for 11% of all accidents in 2015. Hit-and-run drivers were responsible for the deaths of more than 1,800 people and the injuries of 138,000 more. 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California in 2016.

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

Riverside County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a close friend or member of one’s family passes away, everything changes. Among its potential users could be insurance companies and similar organizations. As a precaution, you should consult a lawyer.

Wrongful death lawsuits are encouraged for the deceased’s family in the interim. The victim’s loved ones can sue for wrongful death to recover damages (such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, and suffering, or emotional anguish) as a result of their loved one’s death.

Our Riverside County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to win your case and recover the compensation you are entitled to after a hit-and-run accident. These cases fall under our expertise due to our familiarity with the relevant laws and regulations. We want to make sure that our clients get the best possible settlements and jury verdicts.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free legal consultation.