[05-05-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – 24-Year-Old Man Dead After Hit-And-Run Collision in Watsonville

According to Watsonville Police a 24-year-old man was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Main Street Thursday, May 5, 2022.

The deadly collision occurred at 10:30 p.m. at 1900 block of Main Street.

According to police, the victim was life-flighted to an out-of-county trauma center and passed away early Friday morning.

Witnesses said a white four-door sedan was seen driving away from the scene toward Highway 1.

There are no other details available.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact Officer Corey Johnston at 831-768-5374.

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.

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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.