[06-28-2022] Orange County, CA – Pedestrian Man in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Hit-And-Run Driver in Anaheim

According to the authorities, A hit-and-run collision severely injured a pedestrian after the driver of an unknown vehicle hit him on the road and fled from the area in Anaheim Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022.

According to Anaheim police, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m., near Tustin Avenue and the 91 Freeway.

The Anaheim Police Department officers dispatched to the scene found the man lying in the roadway.

According to Sgt. Shane Carringer, the man, is suffering from “injuries consistent with being hit by a car.”

The victim was rushed to a hospital, where he was said to be in critical condition.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the victim was said to be in critical condition. The officers continued investigating the scene without finding any information about the suspect or his vehicle.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

When a driver flees the scene of a fatal accident, they are almost always found responsible. Upon discovery of the guilty party, justice will be served.

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 a total of 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.

The drivers often flee the scene because they are intoxicated, lack a license, or are afraid of the consequences.

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 lawyers 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.