[08-13-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – 57-year-old Man Died and One Injured After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in San Pablo

A 57-year-old man died and a driver was injured after a fatal hit-and-run accident in San Pablo early Saturday morning.

The accident transpired around 4 a.m. in Church Lane and Willow Road.

A car struck and killed the 57-year-old man.

Meanwhile, a second car is struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong way about two miles away.

According to the local authorities, the driver who caused that collision was also a party to the earlier hit-and-run.

They took the person involved into custody, Anthony G. of Fairfield.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The main culprit for their actions is the driver who struck the victim and then fled the scene. The suspect will undoubtedly be detained and charged with a crime if they are discovered.

Hit-and-run drivers are to blame for one out of every five pedestrian accidents. 60% of the fatalities in hit-and-run collisions are pedestrians.

A hurt pedestrian is left with no choice but to be exposed when someone else’s reckless behavior strikes them.

Although there were 14% fewer traffic-related fatalities between 2007 and 2016, there were 27% more pedestrian fatalities.

There are numerous justifications for why someone would cause an accident before fleeing. If they’re at fault in a collision with another car, behaviors like driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, or driving without insurance may cause people to feel anxious.

Contra Costa County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

In California, if a driver is involved in a traffic accident, they must pull over to the side of the road securely. A serious crime is committing a felony by fleeing the scene before the police show up.

The sooner you speak with a skilled California hit-and-run accident attorney, the better your chances are of recovering compensation for your damages or losing a loved one.

It would be best if you refrained from providing statements to the insurance company’s adjuster because they might coerce you into saying something that could later prove detrimental to you.

The skilled Contra Costa County hit-and-run attorneys at Arash Law can help you get the total amount a hit-and-run accident entitles you to compensation. You are entitled to compensation. Contact us at any time if you need a risk-free, no-obligation consultation if you were hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Do not hesitate to contact our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident. We are always available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.