[05-31-2022] Napa County, CA – 29-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Napa

According to the police, a 29-year-old woman pedestrian suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run collision in Napa Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

According to Napa Police Sgt. Aaron Medina, the crash occurred at 8:52 p.m. at the intersection of West Imola Avenue and South Jefferson Street.

The victim was rushed to a local hospital with major injuries but was able to provide a statement to officers.

A number of witnesses also gave statements.

According to Medina, witnesses described the involved vehicle as a dark green Jeep Wrangler-type vehicle with a black hardtop.

The vehicle was last seen driving east on South Coombs Street, near the intersection with Imola Avenue.

According to preliminary information, the pedestrian was crossing West Imola southbound at South Minahen Street while the involved vehicle was traveling eastbound on West Imola.

As part of the investigation, police are looking for more witnesses as well as footage from dash cameras or home surveillance cameras that may have captured the crash.

Police said anyone with additional information regarding the case can contact NPD Officer Helfrich by email at thelfrich@cityofnapa.org or call the Traffic Hotline at 707-258-7889.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The worst thing that can happen to you is a car accident caused by another driver’s carelessness. Things will only get worse if the other driver does not pull over and accept responsibility for the collision.

Hit-and-runs are one of the most common causes of car accidents. In the United States, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2016. According to a recent study, over 680,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. Every week, one pedestrian is killed by a car.

Pedestrians have no recourse in the event of an accident caused by a careless driver.

People leave an accident scene for a variety of reasons, which do not always coincide. Vulnerable people are more likely than others to be involved in a car accident. If they’ve been drinking, it’s common for these drivers to flee the scene of an accident rather than face the consequences of their actions.

Napa County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

After a hit-and-run accident, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

A personal injury lawsuit can cover medical bills, lost wages, and mental anguish.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident, our Napa County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Accidents are more common in major cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento than the national average. Our law firm not only serves Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, but also the rest of California.

Our legal team would be happy to schedule a meeting with you at a time that is convenient for you. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.