[08-25-2022] Alameda County, CA – 35-Year-Old Andrew T. Fatally Struck by a Hit-and-Run Driver in Oakland

According to authorities, a 35-year-old pedestrian from San Francisco, later identified by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office as Andrew T., was killed in a fatal hit-and-run collision at Piedmont Avenue on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

The accident happened around 4:00 p.m. on West MacArthur Boulevard.

According to the police, Tonken was struck by a 2016 Chrysler traveling westbound at high speed as he crossed the street in the designated crosswalk. He was brought to a local hospital, where he passed away.

The 31-year-old driver, Danniqua T., drove away from the scene, later returned but did not stop, and was eventually apprehended and detained a few blocks away.

Tims was being detained at Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in death. She remained in custody Friday afternoon due to a $90,000 bail amount.

Although police cited speed as a contributing factor in the collision, there was no sign of intoxication or drug use.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Call 510-777-8570 if you have any information.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A hit-and-run accident can be a devastating event. The driver who hits another vehicle and then leaves the scene can often face criminal charges, even if the victim is not injured. Sometimes, the driver may not even realize they have struck another car until later. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, taking certain steps to protect yourself, and the other driver is important.

According to ValuePenguin, 17% of fatal hit-and-run crashes across the U.S. occurred in California, the largest share of any state. There were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California from 2010 to 2019, resulting in 3,056 deaths. Both numbers are higher than in any other state.

If you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you should contact the police as soon as possible. Try to get a vehicle description and the license plate number if possible. If you can do so, take pictures of the accident scene and damage to your car. You should also seek medical attention, even if you do not think you were injured.

If you are the driver who hit another car and then left the scene, it is important to turn yourself in to the police as soon as possible. You may be charged with a crime even if the victim does not want to press charges. It is also important to contact your insurance company and report the accident.

Alameda County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

You probably can’t picture yourself leaving the scene of a car accident, but some drivers are much less careful than others. This is why there are lawyers for people who have been hit and left behind. Every driver must stop if they’re in a traffic accident, and most of us wouldn’t even think about not doing so.

Still, some drivers can leave the scene of an accident, and many of them do so because they have already made other bad decisions:

• The driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• The driver is already in trouble with the law.
• The driver isn’t covered by insurance or doesn’t have a valid driving license in California.
• The driver is here without permission.

If any of these things happen, it shows that the driver didn’t take their job seriously enough. This makes it even more likely that the driver could get away after causing an accident. If you were hurt by a driver who hit and ran, talk to a lawyer for hit-and-run accidents right away to protect your rights.

Our experienced Alameda County hit-and-run lawyers at Arash Law know the ins and outs of the legal system and will be able to help you navigate through the process. They will also be able to investigate the accident scene and collect evidence to support your case.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.