[06-14-2022] San Francisco County, CA – One Person Killed, Three Others Injured in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Mission District

According to police, one person was killed in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco’s Mission District early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2022.

Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at 1:03 a.m. in the area of Mission and 21st streets.

Local authorities discovered three people injured on the scene.

According to police, the driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. The passengers in both vehicles were taken to the hospital and are expected to survive.

The second vehicle’s driver fled before officers arrived and is still at large.

The police have not released the driver’s description.

There are no other details available.

The fatal crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Getting into an accident because of another driver’s negligence is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can have. Things will only get worse if the other driver refuses to take responsibility for the collision.

Sadly, hit-and-runs happen far too frequently. In the United States, 2,049 people died in hit-and-run accidents in 2016. According to a recent study, over 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported each year in the United States. In the United States, one pedestrian is killed by a car every week.

Pedestrians may not be able to react immediately in the event of an accident caused by a negligent driver.

The reason why someone flees the scene of an accident is subjective to a large extent. A car accident is more likely to occur if a person is intoxicated or inexperienced behind the wheel of their vehicle. Drivers under the influence will run from an accident site rather than take responsibility for their actions.

San Francisco County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a close friend or family member dies, everything changes. Potential customers include insurance companies and other organizations. Preventative measures include consulting with an attorney.

Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed during this period by the family members of the deceased. The family of the deceased can seek wrongful death damages in a wrongful death lawsuit (such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, or emotional burden.

Our San Francisco County hit-and-run accident lawyers will do everything to assist you if you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident. We are ready to fight for the just compensation you deserve. Winning legal settlements and jury verdicts for our clients are our primary objectives.

Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with a member of our legal team.