[05-02-2022] Orange County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Buena Park

One unidentified man was killed following a deadly hit-and-run crash in Buena Park on Monday night, May 2, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the area of Western Avenue and Melrose Street in Buena Park.

A male pedestrian was struck by an unspecified vehicle in Buena Park. The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

Officers later found the injured male pedestrian on the roadway. Unfortunately, he could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are actively investigating the case. Anyone that can provide additional helpful information about the accident is urged to contact the Buena Police Department’s Traffic Bureau at (714) 562-3941.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A hit-and-run accident occurs when a vehicle strikes another vehicle, person, or object. The driver then leaves the scene without providing any information about their insurance or whereabouts.

Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law. A hit-and-run accident occurs in the United States every day. A hit-and-run occurs in the United States every minute.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted research in 2018 and found that the United States experiences an average of 682,000 hits and run incidents each year. Since 2009, the annual increase in fatalities caused by hit-and-runs has been over seven percent.

More than 737,000 hit and run accidents occurred in 2015, accounting for more than 11 percent of traffic accidents.

Hit-and-run drivers caused more than 5% of all road deaths. The average annual increase in hit-and-runs is 7.2%. Nearly a quarter of all pedestrian deaths were the result of hit-and-runs.

Sixty-eight percent of the people killed in hit-and-runs are pedestrians or bicyclists. Hit-and-run drivers often flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or are afraid of being arrested.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Orange County

Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers are more complicated than other forms of traffic accidents. They almost always make it more difficult to obtain money from insurance companies and the fleeing driver. You can file your claim with the assistance of a lawyer who has previously represented victims of hit-and-run accidents.

If you have been injured or a hit-and-run driver has killed a loved one, you should contact a hit-and-run lawyer immediately.

You and your family may be able to get financial compensation for your losses if you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the liable party. Arash Law sincerely sympathizes with those who have lost loved ones or marriages due to the carelessness of others.

Arash Law’s experienced Orange County hit-and-run accident attorneys can negotiate with your insurance company and even prosecute the case if they refuse to offer you a fair settlement. The stress of dealing with the financial ramifications of a hit-and-run accident should not impede your recovery.

Don’t bear the burden of a hit-and-run accident on your own; we will aggressively represent your best interests. We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so don’t hesitate to call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with a hit-and-run attorney about your accident.