[05-29-2023] Orange County, CA – 51-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Killed Following Hit-And-Run in Huntington Beach

A 51-year-old male pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision in Huntington Beach on Monday morning, May 29, 2023.

According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, the collision happened north of Knoxville Avenue on Beach Boulevard at around 4:00 a.m.

The male victim was found dead at the scene by the first responders. There is no information on the description of the suspect.

Anyone with information about this fatal hit-and-run incident is encouraged to call the authorities.

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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence, Contact our experienced hit-and-run lawyers as soon as possible. Our attorneys will evaluate your case during a free consultation. They will provide an overview of the next steps and investigate any variables that may affect the settlement offer.

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What To Do After A Hit-And-Run Accident

The other driver is still liable for damages even if they fled the scene of the accident. The following actions should be done after a hit-and-run tragedy:

• Gather accident scene data: Collect as much information as possible at the accident scene, including the vehicle’s license plate number, make, model, and color.
• Report the incident to the police and request a copy of the accident report from the police station or the California DMV.
• Assemble potential witnesses’ contact information (names and phone numbers) and gather it immediately.
• Notify the victim’s insurance company: Immediately inform the victim’s insurance company of the hit-and-run accident.
• Consulting with a hit-and-run accident attorney is prudent before accepting settlement offers from other insurance companies.

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Fatal Hit-And-Run Accident Statistics

It is illegal in the United States to cause a disaster and refuse to assist the victims. Leaving an accident scene like this is illegal and immoral.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015. The information indicates that a hit-and-run occurs every 43 seconds on average. There were 2,049 fatal hit-and-run accidents in 2016, a record number.

Over the past decade, California has experienced 2,948 hit-and-run incidents that resulted in 3,056 fatalities. California has a higher incidence of hit-and-run incidents than most states.