[05-23-2022] Madera County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Raymond Road

One bicyclist was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Fresno County on Monday, May 23, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 5:00 a.m. on Raymond Road, west of Road 28.

The driver who hit them drove away after the collision.

There was no additional information about the suspect’s vehicle available right away.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

They are held responsible for their actions if they flee the scene after a collision with a victim. They’ll be arrested and brought to justice as soon as they’re located.

A driver who flees the scene of an accident 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. The annual increase in fatalities caused by hit-and-runs has been 7 percent since 2009.

Hit-and-runs accounted for 11% of all accidents in 2015. In 2009, more than 1,800 people lost their lives, and 138,000 were injured as a result of hit-and-run drivers. In 2016, 337 people lost their lives due to 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.

Madera County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a close family member or friend dies, everything changes. Preventative measures should be taken by consulting a lawyer.

During this time period, the surviving family members of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits. In the event of a wrongful death, the family members of the deceased may file a lawsuit to recover damages (such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain and suffering, or emotional burden).

Our Madera County hit-and-run accident lawyers are prepared to aggressively defend your rights and recover the compensation you deserve. We place the utmost importance on our clients’ settlements and verdicts.

Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free legal consultation with our skilled attorneys.