[07-23-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 1 Pedestrian Dead, Two others Injured after Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash In Sacramento

According to the police, a driver is under arrest after a hit-and-run crash in Sacramento County that left one pedestrian dead and two others injured on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

According to the authorities, the incident happened around 3 p.m. along Stockton Boulevard near McMahon Drive when a white Toyota Rav4 SUV was reportedly driving down Stockton Boulevard at a high rate of speed when it hit a sedan that was making a left turn to McMahon Drive.

The sedan struck three pedestrians on the sidewalk as a result of the accident. One pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other two were taken to the hospital with moderate to severe injuries.

The sedan’s driver suffered minor injuries. The 29-year-old driver then allegedly exited the SUV and fled. He was apprehended shortly before 6 p.m. CHP – South Sacramento reports that he was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail. His identity has not been made public.

Officers are still looking for the suspect, who was not hurt in the accident.

HIT-AND-RUN CRASH STATISTICS

There is a lot of traffic in the greater San Diego area. The more traffic there is, the more likely collisions are. The congested sections of Interstate 5, which runs from downtown near the airport up the coast past La Jolla, are well known to San Diegans.

According to the most recent data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, 19,938 car accidents in San Diego County resulted in injury or death in 2019. This represents a 1.6 percent decrease from the previous year. A hit-and-run accident occurred in this case.

The accident is called a hit-and-run when one of the drivers flees the scene without stopping to wait for police or providing identification. A hit-and-run accident can happen to anyone, but cyclists and pedestrians are especially vulnerable.

In 2016, approximately 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. In the United States, approximately 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur each year.

Impaired driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance are the most common reasons for a person to flee the scene of a car accident.

Less common reasons for someone fleeing the scene of an accident include driving under the influence of drugs, driving while on an active arrest warrant, or driving an unregistered or stolen car.

Accidents caused by hit-and-run drivers must be reported by individuals who are involved. The first step should be to dial 911. As soon as a police officer arrives, an investigation into the hit-and-run driver will almost certainly begin.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

When there is a traffic collision, all California drivers must exit the roadway as safely as possible and wait for help to arrive. Failure to stop and wait for the police to arrive at the scene is a felony or a serious crime.

Those who have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of a hit-and-run driver should contact an experienced California hit-and-run accident lawyer.

Arash Law’s experienced Sacramento County hit-and-run accident attorneys have extensive experience defending California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in collisions with motorists who failed to stop or flee. As a result, we are well-versed in the relevant legislation.

To obtain the best possible settlements or jury verdicts for our clients, our lawyers spend a significant amount of time learning about their cases and issues. Call (888) 488-1391 to speak with a hit-and-run attorney.