[08-25-2022] Riverside County, CA – A Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Kills a Male Pedestrian in East Hemet

A male pedestrian was killed after a hit-and-run accident on Thursday, night, August 25, 2022 in East Hemet.

According to the CHP, the fatality happened around 11:55 p.m. near the intersection of Columbia Street and Stetson Avenue.

According to Officer Jason M., the victim was walking along Stetson, east of Columbia, when the driver of a gray Honda sedan came in from the east.

The car struck the pedestrian and continued traveling.

The victim’s identity was not made public right away.

Within a short period, paramedics from the Riverside County Fire Department arrived at the scene and declared the victim dead.

The reason for the man’s late-night stroll and his intended destination were both unknown.

Calling the CHP’s San Gorgonio office at 951-769-2000 will get you in touch with someone who may have information about the car or its driver.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the situations that cause most pedestrian accidents, pedestrians are powerless to protect themselves from another person’s negligence.

Leaving the scene of an accident is prohibited. On US roads, hit-and-run collisions are still common. Unluckily, there is a hit-and-run in the US every minute.

Pedestrians are to blame for more than a third of all traffic fatalities over the past 33 years. While other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%.

About 2,049 fatalities in the United States in 2016 resulted from hit-and-run incidents. Each year, there are about 682,000 hit-and-run incidents in the US. Pedestrians are frequently struck by cars and run over in accidents.

For a variety of reasons, hit-and-run drivers elude the scene. They could be drinking too much or drugs, have insurance or legal problems, or even be undocumented immigrants.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed after an accident is a familiar feeling. However, hiring knowledgeable legal representation is probably essential to the success of your claim.

Pedestrian accident victims can count on Arash Law’s knowledgeable personal injury and wrongful death lawyers to fight for their rights. We are familiar with the laws that are applicable in situations like these.

Our Riverside County hit-and-run accident attorneys from Arash Law take the time to get to know our clients and their cases in great detail to obtain the best settlement or jury verdict for them. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a consultation with a hit-and-run attorney.