[08-05-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 17-Year-Old Teen Pedestrian, Three Others Injured in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Near Sacramento Shopping Center

A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed, and three others were injured in a fatal hit-and-run crash near a south Sacramento shopping center on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Stockton Boulevard at the intersection with McMahon Drive in Fruitridge Manor.

According to a news release from the CHP South Sacramento office, an 83-year-old woman from West Sacramento was driving a 2011 gold Toyota Camry north on Stockton when she suddenly stopped in a left-turn lane as she prepared to turn west into the nearby shopping.

The CHP reported that Marquis J., 29, of Sacramento, was traveling quickly toward the McMahon intersection in a 2010 white Toyota Rav 4.

Officers were informed by the Camry driver and a witness that she turned left across the southbound lanes toward the shopping center before the left-turn signal turned green.

According to the CHP, Johnson did not slow down or stop for the red light, and as a result, the front of the Rav 4 collided with the front of the Camry. Due to the collision, the Rav 4 was forced to veer to the right and onto the sidewalk, where it ran over three people.

According to the CHP, a 17-year-old Pomona boy was struck by a Rav 4 and was killed as a result of his injuries.

Additionally struck by the vehicle were two Sacramento women, ages 56 and 33.

The 56-year-old sustained moderate injuries, while the 33-year-old woman only sustained minor ones. Hospitalized were the two females.

The CHP further stated that the Camry’s driver, a West Sacramento woman, also received minor injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The tech sector in Silicon Valley, the fashion and entertainment industries in the Southland, and the state’s propensity to pass more progressive laws are just a few examples of California’s leadership in many fields. However, a surprising number of Californians are uninformed about the state’s high rate of hit-and-run accidents.

In this case, the hit-and-run driver is responsible for abandoning the victim and fleeing the scene. The perpetrator will definitely face criminal charges if they are apprehended again.

Hit-and-runs cause too many car accidents. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. A pedestrian is killed every week on average by a car.

These drivers frequently flee the scene because they are intoxicated or do not have a valid license. They may also be afraid of the consequences of their actions.

Sacramento County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Everything changes after the death of a loved one. Insurance companies and other organizations could be potential clients of this service. A lawyer should be consulted before any legal action is taken.

Survivors of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits during this time period. The family of the deceased can take legal action to recover compensation for lost wages and companionship, funeral expenses; pain and suffering; and emotional anguish.

Our Sacramento County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will aggressively pursue and win compensation for victims and families of hit-and-run accidents. Victims should be able to grieve peacefully without having to worry about anything else.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.