[05-28-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Mountain View

Two women were hurt following a hit-and-run crash in the Mountain View community on early Saturday morning, May 28, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 1:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Hemlock Street in Mountain View.

An unidentified woman just exited her Uber vehicle when she was suddenly struck by a passing vehicle for unclear reasons.

The driver that struck the woman failed to stop and drove away from the scene. Information about the hit-and-run driver’s identity, vehicle, and whereabouts are unavailable at the moment.

The woman was seriously injured in the mishap. She was later taken to an area hospital for treatment. Her identity has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is illegal to leave the site of an accident. In the United States, a hit-and-run accident occurs every minute. 682,000 hit-and-runs have occurred in the United States since 2006, resulting in an average of 2,000 deaths per year.

The number of hit-and-run accidents is increasing. There has been a 7 percent annual increase in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents since 2009. Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers are common.

California had the highest rate of fatal hit-and-runs throughout this time period. With 2,948 crashes resulting in 3,056 deaths, California accounted for 17 percent of all crashes in the United States’ total population.

Getting injured in a car accident is always a stressful experience. It can be more devastating when the other driver fails to stop and claim responsibility for the mishap.

Hit-and-run drivers often flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or are afraid of getting arrested.

San Diego County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Victims of DUI accidents must fight back against any unfair allocation of blame. By painstakingly compiling and presenting evidence to prove the intoxicated driver’s complete responsibility for a crash.

Aside from the statutory requirements, it is also in your best interest to consult with a San Diego County hit-and-run accident attorney as soon as possible after a collision. Not only will your lawyer ensure that you act before the deadline, but he or she will also be able to conduct a thorough investigation into the DUI accident, ensuring that you can present the most compelling personal injury case possible.

Arash Law attorneys will vigorously defend their clients’ rights and best interests while ensuring that the liable party is held accountable for their carelessness. Don’t be concerned about fees; good California hit and run lawyers will not charge you anything until they have collected your claim.

We have offices throughout California, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, and we are happy to come to you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a California wrongful death attorney.