[07-06-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Unidentified Man Killed In Hit-And-Run At Modesto Intersection

According to Modesto police, a man was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Standiford Avenue late Wednesday night, July 6, 2022.

According to Modesto police, the collision occurred just before 11:00 p.m., officers got a report of a person down in the roadway at the intersection of McHenry and Standiford Avenues.

Officers arrived on the scene to discover a male victim who appeared to have been run over by a vehicle.

According to the police, it was soon determined that the man had passed away at the scene.

At this point in time, his name has not been made public.

It was determined that there was no information about the possible vehicle that struck the man.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

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.

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

Stanislaus 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.

Arash Law’s hit-and-run accident lawyers in Stanislaus County will fight tenaciously to obtain compensation for hit-and-run accident victims and their families. 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.