[08-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 59-year-old Male Motorcyclist Killed in a Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Sierra Highway

A Lancaster Resident, Martin C., 59, died after a hit-and-run crash on Sierra Highway Monday morning, August 1, 2022.

According to Lt. M. Prottung of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station, the accident happened at around 12:51 a.m. on Sierra Highway to the North of Avenue I.

According to the local authorities, Contreras initially passed away there.

Contreras has been lying on the road with his bike and a white bumper nearby.

A white SUV was involved and left on the scene.

Call the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS if you have any information about the case.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Almost always, the driver who fled the scene of a fatal collision is held accountable. Once the guilty party is identified, they will be prosecuted.

When careless drivers hit a pedestrian and do not stop, they are to blame for almost one-fifth of all pedestrian fatalities. The carelessness and indifference of hit-and-run drivers are to blame for 60% of pedestrian fatalities.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs are annual. In the United States. The yearly rate of hit-and-run fatalities has significantly increased to 7% since 2009.

In 2015, hit-and-runs were the cause of 11% of all traffic accidents.

More than 1,800 people lost their lives, and more than 130,00 people were injured in hit-and-run accidents in 2009. Last year, 337 people died in hit-and-run accidents in the state of 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.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Following the death of a loved one, everything changes. Clients could include insurance companies and other businesses of a similar nature. Before filing any lawsuits, one should seek the advice of an attorney.

The surviving family members of a deceased person may file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for their loss of support and companionship, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law will vigorously pursue financial compensation on behalf of the hit-and-run accident victims and their families.

We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve the loss of a loved one calmly and peacefully. Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.