[05-31-2022] Alameda County, CA – 73-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Oakland

An elderly woman identified as 73-year-old Emelia M. on her way to church was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of 16th Avenue and International Boulevard.

The woman was crossing a street when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

The woman was crossing the intersection legally, according to Bruce Voung, who recorded the surveillance video.

Voung explained that an officer in front of her was also attempting to make a left turn in the video.

The Hummer was also attempting a left turn in the opposite direction. The Hummer driver seemingly became panicked and made a left turn, and collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian died as a result.

According to Oakland Police Department investigators, the officer in the patrol car seen in the video made a U-turn to assist the victim at the scene.

OPD investigators described the suspect vehicle as a white Hummer from the 2000s.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A car accident caused by another driver’s carelessness is the worst thing that can happen to you. If the other driver does not pull over and take responsibility for the collision, things will only get worse.

The number of hit-and-run accidents is on the rise. In 2016, 2,049 people lost their lives as a result of hit-and-run collisions in the United States. As many as 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported in the United States every year. One pedestrian is killed by a car every week in the United States.

If a negligent motorist causes an accident that harms a pedestrian, the victim has no recourse.

To a large extent, what causes someone to flee the scene of an accident is subjective. People who are more vulnerable are more likely to be involved in a car accident. These drivers are more likely to flee the scene of an accident if they have been drinking than to face the consequences of their behavior.

Alameda County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

As soon as possible after a hit-and-run, a lawyer should be contacted.

Everything from medical bills to lost wages to mental suffering is eligible for compensation in the event of a personal injury lawsuit.

Our Alameda County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve if you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident.

Our law firm has offices located in Oakland, Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

We would be happy to assist you in finding a schedule that best works for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out the online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.