[06-27-2022] Orange County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Walking Dogs Struck by Hit-And-Run Driver in Orange County

According to the authorities, a woman walking three dogs was struck by a hit-and-run driver running through a stop sign on Klamath Drive Monday, June 27, 2022.

According to the Westminster Police Department, the crash occurred before 6:15 a.m. near Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road.

The woman was allegedly chasing after one of the dogs the woman was with, according to the police. A silver SUV sped past a stop sign as she ran after the dog.

The woman was taken in critical condition by ambulance to UCI Medical Center. Officials did not say which of the dogs were struck by the SUV, which is thought to be a more recent Ford Explorer model.

Police are currently looking for the suspect in the hit-and-run. The hood and left corner of the suspect car may have been damaged, according to Westminster PD.

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 pedestrians. Sixty percent of pedestrian deaths resulting from carelessness and inattention by hit-and-run drivers.

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

Hit-and-run crashes caused 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015. 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.

Because they are inebriated, do not have a license, or are afraid of the repercussions of their actions, these drivers frequently flee the scene.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Everything changes after a loved one passes away. Insurance companies and other similar organizations may be clients. The counsel of a lawyer should be sought before pursuing any legal action.

The surviving members of the deceased family are encouraged to bring wrongful death claims during this time. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving family members of a deceased person may seek restitution for lost wages and companionship, funeral expenses, pain, suffering, or emotional distress.

The hit-and-run accident victims and their families will be aggressively pursued for compensation by our Arash Law hit-and-run accident attorneys in Orange County. We want our clients to be able to calmly and peacefully grieve the loss of a loved one or concentrate on their recovery.

To arrange a free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.