[08-13-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Fatality and Two Injuries Resulted from a Two-Vehicle Hit-and-Run Crash in Lake Elsinore Caused by a DUI Suspect

[Update]

One person died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Lake Elsinore Saturday evening.

According to Riverside County Sheriff Sgt. Brad F., the collision with another vehicle carrying three people, happened around 10:30 p.m. near Lake Street and Lakeshore Drive.

The woman, Margarita R. of Santa Ana, age 31, was accused of being the drunk driver who slammed into cars near Lake Elsinore and was released from detention on Tuesday.

She was detained and lodged in the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter.

Rosales was released from jail late on a Monday after posting a $75,000 bond.

Foster claimed that before patrol deputies and county fire workers came a short while later, the culprit fled from her crushed automobile.

According to fire officials, paramedics discovered two people who were critically hurt and one who had less severe wounds.

One of the victims with serious injuries was confirmed deceased at the scene.

The victim’s name has not been made public.

The Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar received the remaining two victims for treatment. They are getting better.

[Original]

One fatality and two injuries were in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Lake Elsinore on Saturday evening.

The accident occurred around 10:33 p.m. in the 29000 block of Lake Street.

According to local authorities, they transported two people to a hospital by ambulance, one with significant injuries and the other with minor ones. One was pronounced dead at the scene.

One of the two others assessed on the spot decided against receiving additional medical care.

The alleged drunk driver who caused the collision at that point ran from the scene on foot before being caught by deputies, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone who witnessed the collision was advised to call Deputy Downs at 951-245-3000 or the sheriff’s dispatch at 951-776-1099.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The driver who hit and ran the victim is to blame for the victim’s injuries and fleeing the scene. When apprehended, the suspects will probably be charged with crimes.

In the US, a hit-and-run accident happens every 43 seconds. The number of hit-and-run accidents has increased shockingly by 60% since 2009.

In 2016, at least 2,049 people lost their lives in hit-and-run incidents in the US. Every year, the nation experiences about 682,000 hit-and-run incidents.

The reason why many hit-and-run drivers flee the scene is to avoid hurting anyone else. These individuals may be intoxicated or drugged up, have legal issues, lack insurance, or be undocumented immigrants.

In California, hit-and-run incidents are frequently misdemeanors, but they can have more severe repercussions if someone dies or the at-fault driver is intoxicated. Depending on the situation, these can range in severity, and charges may be increased to felonies after they are filed.

Riverside County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Things get even more challenging if a hit-and-run driver leaves you at the scene of a car accident.
After an accident, feeling overwhelmed is familiar with this. However, hiring knowledgeable legal representation is probably essential to the success of your claim.

A hit-and-run is not considered a typical accident by the law. They almost always make it more challenging to obtain compensation from insurance providers and the eluded driver. A lawyer with experience representing hit-and-run accident victims can be helpful.

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 devastating.

The skilled Riverside County hit-and-run attorneys at Arash Law can help you get the total compensation you are entitled to in a hit-and-run case. Do not bother contacting us for a risk-free, no-obligation consultation if you were hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Call our office at (888) 488-1391 right away to discuss your accident with a Riverside County hit-and-run attorney.