[07-21-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – One Person Seriously Injured in a Suspected Intentional Hit-And-Run In Salida

The responding authorities from the sheriff’s office found a Hispanic man who suffered major injuries from a hit-and-run crash in Salida on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

According to the sheriff’s office, the accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Broadway Avenue near Salida Boulevard.

The authorities took him to a nearby hospital.

Neither the driver nor the car that hit the man was there when law enforcement arrived on the scene.

Sheriff’s authorities suspect the victim was “deliberately struck, not by accident.”

The case is still under investigation.

Stanislaus County Hit-and-Run Statistics

Following a car accident, a person involved is expected to remain at the site to exchange identity and insurance information and offer help if needed. Failure to remain at the scene of an accident is a serious criminal violation that can result in severe penalties.

From 2010 to 2019, there were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California, resulting in 3,056 deaths. Both of these figures are greater than in any other state.

Furthermore, there were 8.8 fatal hit-and-runs for every 10 billion miles in California during this period, greater than in all states except the District of Columbia and Arizona.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, traffic collisions continue to be a major public safety concern in Stanislaus County. Despite advancements in vehicle safety features, road design, cycling, pedestrian lanes, and traffic signals, car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents, including hit-and-runs, are all too common.

Stanislaus County Hit-and-Run Lawyers

Several concerns must be addressed promptly following a hit-and-run. When someone is seriously injured, dealing with physicians, repair shops, car rental agencies, police, and insurance organizations can be daunting.

Many injured people prefer to employ a personal injury attorney at this time, whose duty it is to handle the technicalities and paperwork so that you may focus on your healing.

Our Stanislaus County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law offers a free, confidential, and comprehensive case evaluation. Our team has a proven track record of success in all criminal matters and will work persistently to get the best possible result. ​

You can rest assured that our firm has your best interests at heart. We will fight aggressively to protect your rights and desired outcomes.

For additional information on handling hit-and-nun accidents and scheduling your free case evaluation, send us an email or contact us at (888) 488-1391.