[05-09-2022] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Moreno Valley

A 42-year-old man identified as Mario Z. was killed following a suspected hit-and-run crash near 60 Freeway on May 9, 2022.

The victim’s remains were found at approximately 12:40 a.m. along the southbound lanes of Pigeon Pass Road, just south of Hemlock Avenue.

The victim sustained traumatic injuries, and authorities believe it resulted from a traffic collision. The driver that hit the victim was nowhere to be found.

Authorities are actively searching for the suspect’s identity and whereabouts. An active investigation is currently underway.

Witnesses that can provide more information about the accident are encouraged to call the sheriff’s Moreno Valley station at 951-486-6979.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is a crime to flee the scene of an accident. Hit and run accidents continue to take place on US roads every day despite the laws imposed against hit-and-run drivers. At least one hit-and-run accident occurs somewhere in the country every sixty seconds.

In 2016, there were 2,049 fatalities in the United States due to hit-and-run accidents. Approximately 682,000 hit-and-run accidents take place in the United States each year. It’s not uncommon for pedestrians to be the victims of hit-and-run 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 pedestrian deaths were the result of hit-and-runs.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that California had the worst year for hit-and-run crashes (the most recent year for which data is available). In 2016, there were 337 people killed in hit-and-runs, a 60 percent increase from the ten years prior.

There are multiple reasons why some drivers choose to flee the scene. Some reasons why drivers choose to leave are intoxication, driving without a license, or fear of getting arrested.

Riverside County Fatal Hit-and-Run Acccident Lawyers

If you have lost a loved one in a deadly hit-and-run accident, now is your chance to seek justice for them. You may be entitled to file a claim for monetary damages. Depending on the details of the case, there are several routes for claiming financial compensation for damages for hit-and-run victims.

It is easier to obtain the compensation you deserve if you consult with a hit-and-run lawyer as soon as possible.

Arash Law’s Riverside County hit and run accident attorneys have extensive experience defending pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. As a result, we are well-versed in the relevant legislation.

Our attorneys spend time getting to know them and their problems to obtain the highest settlements or jury verdicts for our clients. You can speak with a lawyer about your hit and run case by calling (888) 488-1391.