[06-17-2022] Fresno County, CA – 36-Year-Old Sustained Serious Head Injury Following Hit-and-Run Crash in Coalinga

According to the Coalinga Police, one 36-year-old sustained a severe head injury after a hit-and-run crash in Coalinga on Friday, June 17, 2022.

The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. near 4th Street and Forest Avenue.

According to investigators, the person was crossing the street when they were hit by a car.

According to Coalinga Police, the victim was taken to the hospital after the collision and sustained multiple skull fractures. The victim has not yet been identified.

According to reports, investigators are now searching for the driver of the collision, who may have been traveling in a full-size, 4-door, gray Dodge truck with chrome wheels.

The Coalinga Police is still investigating the crash.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Nothing is worse than being the victim of a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence. This situation will deteriorate significantly if the other driver refuses to stop or accept responsibility for the accident.

Hit-and-run accidents cause a large number of traffic collisions. 2,049 Americans lost their lives as a result of hit-and-run collisions in 2016. A recent study estimates that there are 682,000 hit-and-runs in the United States each year. At least once a week, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a car.

Driver negligence and a blatant disregard for pedestrian safety are the most common factors contributing to pedestrian collisions.

There are numerous reasons why a driver might attempt to flee the scene of an accident. Drunk driving may be more common among those who are undocumented, uninsured, or in some other precarious situation.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Anyone who has been injured in a hit-and-run should immediately contact a lawyer to discuss their options.

Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and mental anguish may be available if you’ve been injured.

Our Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident.

Accidents happen far more frequently than you might expect in major cities in California. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

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