[05-15-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Man Killed, Woman Injured in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Palm Springs

A man died, and a woman was injured following a fatal crash in Palm Springs on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

The crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Ramon Road and Crossley Road.

According to preliminary reports, the motorcycle was traveling west on Ramon Road when an eastbound pickup truck turned onto Crossley and collided with it.

Responders discovered the male driver and female passenger of the motorcycle on the road when they arrived.

Both of them were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

The driver died as a result of his injuries.

The passenger’s condition was listed as critical but stable.

The truck drove west on Ramon Road after leaving the scene.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Drivers who flee the scene after a collision with a victim are always held accountable. As soon as they are found, they will be arrested and put on trial.

When a driver flees the scene of an accident, it is responsible for one in five pedestrian deaths. 60% of pedestrian deaths are the result of hit-and-runs.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 680,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the United States each year. There has been a 7% annual increase in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents since 2009.

Hit-and-run accidents accounted for 11% of all accidents in 2015. 1,800 people died, and 138,000 were injured in 2009 as a result of hit-and-run drivers. In 2016, 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California.

A lot of the time, drunk or otherwise unlicensed drivers flee the scene for fear of the consequences of their actions.

Riverside County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

After the death of a loved one, everything changes. Insurers and other financial institutions could be among their users. As a precautionary measure, you should consult a lawyer.

During this period, the surviving family members of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits. The deceased’s family members can bring wrongful death lawsuits to recover damages, such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, and suffering or emotional anguish.

Our Riverside County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for fair compensation for victims. These cases fall under our jurisdiction because we are well-versed in the relevant legislation and regulations. We care most about our clients’ settlements and jury verdicts.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.