[05-01-2022] San Francisco County, CA – Scooter Rider Fatally Injured After a Hit-and-Run Crash in the Tenderloin Neighborhood

An unidentified 25-year-old woman riding a scooter was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Tenderloin neighborhood on Sunday night, May 1, 2022.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Turk and Taylor Streets inside the Tenderloin neighborhood at around 8:30 p.m.

The woman was struck by an unspecified vehicle for unclear reasons. The driver did not stop to help the victim and drove away from the scene.

The woman was seriously injured in the crash and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the collision are urged to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. Tips may remain anonymous.

Hit-and-Run and Scooter Accident Statistics

Personal and app-based electric scooter rentals are on the rise. In California, Lime and Bird scooters are available for rent by tapping their screens. Because these scooters are dockless, they don’t need to be returned to a specified spot (except for bike shares).

Riding an electric scooter can have its disadvantages. According to a new study, more than 40% of Southern California e-scooter crash victims suffered a head injury. Given that just 4.4% of the cyclists involved in the incident were wearing helmets, this outcome may not be surprising.

As the number of persons using scooters grows, so does the frequency of accidents involving them. Between 2014 and 2018, the number of scooter-related deaths and injuries in the United States rose by 222%. A total of 39,000 scooter-related accidents have been reported.

A hit-and-run driver was responsible for this accident. The number of hit-and-run accidents is increasing. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has risen by 7% annually. Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers are common.

California has had the highest rate of fatal hit-and-runs in the country in recent years. The Golden State accounted for 17% of all crashes in the United States, with 2,948 incidences and 3,056 deaths.

Hit-and-run drivers sometimes flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or are afraid of getting arrested.

San Francisco County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Following a deadly hit-and-run crash, it can be very difficult to deal with the loss of loved ones. Even if the hit-and-run driver has not been found, the victim’s family is still entitled to compensation.

Contact a hit-and-run accident attorney immediately if a hit-and-run driver has killed you or a loved one. If you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party, you and your family can get financial compensation for your losses.

If the hit-and-run driver is not captured, the details of your UM claim will be taken care of. Victims of hit-and-run accidents in San Francisco County can turn to the hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law for assistance in obtaining the most financial compensation from their insurance carrier.

Our attorneys will exceed your expectations by providing you with a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and personal service. Be on time. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a consultation with our lawyers.