[06-20-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Killed In Hit-And-Run In Carmichael

According to the authorities, a pedestrian man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Carmichael Monday, June 20, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol said the collision transpired shortly after 9:00 p.m. along Fair Oaks Boulevard at El Camino Avenue.

A man was struck in the northbound lanes of Fair Oaks Boulevard.

It was determined that he had passed away at the scene.

There was no information that could be found on a possible suspect.

The California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the collision that occurred.

There is no other information that can be provided at this time.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in and of itself. Sadly, hit-and-run collisions continue to occur frequently on US highways. In the US, a hit-and-run accident occurs every minute.

In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the US. In the United States, there are roughly 682,000 hit-and-run incidents per year. Walking victims of hit-and-run accidents frequently sustain injuries.

Drivers who hit people on the road and then continued driving were responsible for more than 5% of fatalities. Every year, the average increase in hit-and-run incidents is 7.2%. Cars hitting pedestrians and leaving the scene were responsible for 20% of pedestrian fatalities.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, California’s hit-and-run accident rate in 2016 was at its highest level ever (the most recent year for which data is available). 337 people were killed in hit-and-run incidents in 2016. This represents an increase of 60% from the previous ten years.

A driver may leave the scene of an accident for a number of reasons. Among other things, they might be drug addicts, run-ins with the law, lack health insurance or be here illegally.

Sacramento County Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a car accident occurs, a California driver must get off the road as safely as possible. Not stopping and waiting for the police to arrive at the scene is either a crime or a serious infraction.

It gets even trickier if the other driver does not acknowledge their error, pull over, or offer support. Many people who are injured in hit-and-run collisions are unaware that even if the at-fault driver flees, they still might be entitled to financial support for their suffering, medical costs, and lost wages.

The sooner you speak with a skilled hit-and-run accident lawyer in Sacramento County, the better your chances are of recovering damages for your injuries or the loss of a loved one.

Arash Law’s Sacramento County hit-and-run accident lawyers have a wealth of experience defending people who have been hurt or killed while walking in traffic. We are knowledgeable about the applicable law in these circumstances.

To get the best settlement or jury verdict for our clients, our attorneys spend a lot of time getting to know them and their issues. Call a lawyer at (888) 488-1391 if a hit-and-run accident left you hurt.