[06-25-2022] San Diego County, CA – 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Escondido

A 14-year-old boy was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident in Escondido on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the Bear Valley Parkway and Grand Avenue intersection.

According to Lieutenant Scott Walters, the boy was walking east in a crosswalk against a “don’t walk” signal when a driver headed north on Bear Valley Parkway struck him.

Officers found the boy lying in the roadway and started CPR on him until paramedics arrived and took over. The boy was taken to Palomar Medical Center, where he later died. The authorities have not yet disclosed his identity.

Investigators determined the car that struck the boy was a black 2021 Lexus RX 350 after searching physical evidence, witness statements, and law enforcement databases.

The suspected driver was later identified as Jon K., a 70-year-old Escondido resident. He was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and taken to the Vista jail.

Hit-and-run Accident Statistics

A hit-and-run occurs when a driver runs over someone, another vehicle, or an object and then leaves the accident scene. Fatal hit-and-runs are becoming more common, and the number of deaths they cause is rising.

Following a peak of 2,012 in 2016, ValuePenguin researchers found that fatal hit-and-runs increased from 1,342 in 2010 to 1,939 in 2019. Deaths rose by 44%, from 1,393 to 2,005 in the same time frame.

California had the highest percentage of fatal hit-and-runs during this time. Crash rates in the Golden State accounted for 17% of all U.S. crashes, with 2,948 crashes resulting in 3,056 deaths in 2013. At 1,965 and 1,739, Texas and Florida had the second and third most fatal hit-and-runs in the United States.

An impaired driver is more likely to cause an accident and may also be more likely to flee the scene of the accident. In California, leaving the scene of an accident may have consequences. The driver could be charged with a misdemeanor even if there is no injury. If a hit-and-run driver has injured you, protect your rights by consulting with a lawyer for hit-and-run accidents today.

San Diego County Hit-and-run Lawyers

Heinous hit-and-run drivers in California inflict dozens of fatalities and severe injuries every year. If you or your loved one was injured in a hit-and-run accident, you’re likely to be overwhelmed in the aftermath. It’s hard to claim damages when the police cannot find the perpetrator. Fortunately, your insurance policy may be the key to finding the solution.

Our San Diego County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law may be able to pursue financial compensation through other means. At the same time, you attend to the important task of moving forward toward a complete physical and emotional recovery.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or e-mail us to schedule a free case evaluation. Our dedicated legal team will thoroughly investigate your case, take on the insurance companies on your behalf, and secure you a reasonable financial settlement. We are committed to fighting for you and your family and obtaining the compensation you deserve.