An Oakland Police Officer was injured after getting struck in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland Sunday, May 1, 2022.
According to the Oakland Police Department, the crash happened at 8:30 p.m in the 1400 block of Peralta Avenue.
An unidentified person reportedly fired a gun and fled from the scene.
The Oakland Police have arrested a person involved in a shooting that preceded an officer’s injuries from a collision in Oakland.
The officers saw the shooting and saw the suspect run into a nearby home afterward, according to police.
Another person sped away from the scene in a vehicle that allegedly hit an officer’s marked vehicle. The crash injured the officer, but not seriously, police said.
The Oakland police did not provide any other information about the shooting or the crash.
OPD is still investigating the accident.
Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics
It’s never fun to be involved in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence. If the other driver refuses to pull over or accept responsibility for the accident, this situation will get much worse.
Car accidents are caused by too many hit-and-runs. In 2016, 2,049 people in the United States were killed in hit-and-run accidents. According to a recent study, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported in the United States each year. Cars run over pedestrians at least once a week.
Drivers’ carelessness is the most common cause of pedestrian accidents, and pedestrians have no recourse.
An individual’s reasons for fleeing an accident site can be as varied as the reasons for leaving the scene. The risk of a car accident increases when a person is in a dangerous situation.
Alameda County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers
Anyone who has been hurt in a hit-and-run should immediately contact a lawyer to discuss their legal options. When a hit-and-run claim fails in California, you won’t be charged.
If you’ve been injured, you may be able to receive compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.
Our Alameda County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help those injured in a hit-and-run accident.
Large cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento have a higher risk of accidents than you might think. That’s why it’s essential to have a good car accident lawyer by your side in case you ever get involved in a traffic accident.
Our company also provides legal services to numerous other cities, such as Riverside and San Francisco.
Please contact us, and we’ll set up an appointment that works best for you. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form.