[06-19-2022] Lake County, CA – 24-Year-Old Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision in Nice

According to The California Highway Patrol, A Northshore woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Lake County Sunday morning, June 19, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. The victim was walking eastbound on the south shoulder of Highway 20, west of Sayre Avenue in Nice.

According to a report from the CHP’s Clear Lake Area office, William L., 47, is the driver responsible for hitting and killing 24-year-old Amanda A. of Nice.

The CHP said that she was thrown down an embankment and came to rest near a fence, where she was hidden by vegetation.

The CHP said its Ukiah Communications Center was notified that she had been found at 7:40 a.m. Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they found she had died of her injuries.

Investigators identified the vehicle that struck Arney and then fled the scene heading east on Highway 20 as a 2013 Toyota Sienna and began the search for it.

The CHP said Len was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Getting into a car accident because of another driver’s carelessness is a terrible experience. This situation will deteriorate significantly if the other driver refuses to stop or accept responsibility for the accident.

Hit-and-runs cause too many car accidents. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. According to a new study, an annual average of 682,000 hit-and-runs is recorded in the United States. At least once a week, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a car.

Other drivers’ negligence and disregard for pedestrian safety are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents.

There are various reasons why people decide to leave the scene of an accident, and they don’t always coincide. The risk of a car accident increases when a person is in a precarious situation.

Lake County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Anyone injured in a hit-and-run should immediately contact a lawyer to discuss their case.

You can receive compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress if you have been injured.

Our Lake County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help you win your case and recover the compensation you deserve.

Cities in California have a higher rate of accidents than you might expect. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Stanislaus, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Don’t hesitate to call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.