[08-24-2022] Riverside County, CA – 58-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Desert Hot Springs

A 58-year-old man identified as Paul N. was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Desert Hot Springs on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

According to Deputy Chief Steven Shaw of the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. in the area of Palm Drive and Cahuilla Avenue.

Shaw reported that while the man was crossing Palm Drive southbound, a suspected sport utility vehicle struck the pedestrian. The car sped off the scene.

When they arrived, officers started trying to save lives until CalFire and EMS crews showed up, according to Shaw. On the scene, the man died from his wounds.

He was later identified by the Riverside County coroner’s office.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Nearly all drivers who flee an accident scene are held liable for their actions. The guilty party will be brought to justice as soon as they are discovered.

One in five pedestrian deaths is caused by a driver who flees the scene of an accident. Sixty percent of pedestrian deaths are a result of carelessness and inattention on the part of hit-and-run drivers.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that 680,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. There has been a 7% annual increase in the number of hit-and-run deaths since 2009.

Hit-and-run accidents accounted for 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015. One thousand eight hundred and thirty thousand people were injured in 2009 as a result of hit-and-run drivers. 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents last year in California.

These drivers often flee the scene because of intoxication, lack of a license, or fear of the consequences of their actions.

Riverside County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Everything changes after the death of a loved one. Insurance companies and other organizations could contact you as well. However, a lawyer’s opinion should be sought before taking any legal action.

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

Our Riverside County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will aggressively pursue and win compensation for hit-and-run accident victims and their loved ones. We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve their deceased loved ones peacefully without worry.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with our legal team.