[06-06-2022] Tulare County, CA – 62-Year-Old Man Killed After a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash on J Street

An unidentified 62-year-old man was killed following a deadly traffic crash involving a hit-and-run driver on J Street on Monday night, June 6, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened in the area of J Street and Tulare Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m.

The older man was crossing J Street in his wheelchair when he was suddenly struck by a passing vehicle. The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

Concerned bystanders rushed to aid the older man and took him to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the 62-year-old man could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the whereabouts and the suspect’s identity are urged to contact the Tulare County Police Department.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

The hit-and-run motorist is responsible for departing the scene rather than assisting the victim. When the suspect is arrested, they will almost definitely face criminal charges.

A hit-and-run driver is responsible for one out of every five pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians make up 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

Each year, an estimated 682,000 hit-and-run occurrences occur in the United States, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018. The number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has grown by about 7% since 2009.

Over 737,000 hit-and-runs occurred in 2015, accounting for 11% of traffic accidents. Nearly 138,000 individuals were hurt, and over 1,800 were killed in hit-and-run accidents. California had the most hit-and-run fatalities in the country in 2016, with 337.

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

Tulare County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a California driver is involved in a traffic accident, they must exit the road safely. It is a crime or a serious infraction not to stop and wait for authorities at the scene.

The sooner you contact an experienced San Diego County hit-and-run accident lawyer, the better your prospects of obtaining compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one.

Tulare County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law have extensive expertise in representing pedestrians who have been injured or killed in traffic accidents. We are well-versed in the applicable law in these situations.

Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time getting to know our clients and their concerns to secure the best potential settlement or jury result. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run, call an attorney at (888) 488-1391.