[06-27-2022] Orange County, CA – Homeless Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles in Fullerton

A 38-year-old homeless man was killed when he was struck by two vehicles and an SUV that had all left the scene in Fullerton early Monday morning, June 27, 2022.

According to Fullerton police Capt. Jon Radus, the fatal collision occurred at 1:30 a.m. at Harbor Boulevard and Southgate Avenue.

According to Radus, a southbound white Dodge Charger with the green light struck the man as he was pushing a shopping cart across Harbor Boulevard in the north crosswalk against the red light. That car’s driver did not pull over.

A black Jeep Wrangler struck the man again shortly after, and this time the driver did not stop, according to the captain.

Two minutes later, the man was struck by a white Honda two-door Civic, and the driver also fled the scene, according to Radus.

He claimed that after being taken by paramedics to a trauma center, the victim was declared dead.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

When a driver flees the scene of a fatal accident, they are almost always found responsible. The guilty party will be brought to justice as soon as they are discovered.

Nearly one-fifth of all pedestrian deaths are caused by reckless drivers who fail to stop after colliding with a pedestrian. Sixty percent of pedestrian deaths are a result of carelessness and inattention on the part of hit-and-run drivers.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. Deaths from hit-and-runs have increased dramatically since 2009, rising by 7% annually.

A total of 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015 were caused by hit-and-run crashes. At least 1,800 people died in 2009 because of hit-and-run drivers, and more than 1300,000 people were injured. 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents last year in California.

These drivers often flee the scene because of intoxication, lack of a license, or fear of the consequences of their actions.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

In the wake of a loved one’s passing, everything changes. Clients could include insurance companies and similar organizations. Before any legal action is taken, the advice of a lawyer should be sought.

During this period, the surviving family members of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits. The surviving family members of a deceased person may seek compensation for lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, or emotional anguish in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our Orange County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will aggressively pursue and win compensation for hit-and-run accident victims and their families. We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve their deceased loved ones peacefully without worry.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys.