[08-25-2022] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver Near Hemet

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run accident late Thursday night, August 25, 2022.

According to Montez, the crash occurred just before midnight on Stetson Avenue, east of Columbia Avenue.

According to Officer Jason Montez, a CHP San Gorgonio station spokesman, car parts left behind prompted the CHP to begin looking for a gray Honda. Investigators were unable to determine Honda’s model.

No details, such as the pedestrian’s name or where he was on the road, were known as of Friday.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Vehicle Code 20001 and Vehicle Code 20002 are where most of California’s hit-and-run laws are written down.

According to VC 20001, it is illegal to leave the scene of a car accident where someone has been hurt or killed. If you break this law, you could be charged with a felony and sent to county jail for up to a year.

Under VC 20002, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident without stopping and giving your information, even if no one was hurt and the only property was damaged.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2017 statistics, 2,049 people died from 1,980 fatal hit-and-run collisions in 2016.

In a traffic accident, every motorist is required to stop, and most of us wouldn’t think twice about doing so. Just the thought that some drivers have the guts to flee the scene of an accident is frustrating.

Riverside County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

The aftermath of hit-and-run accidents can be pretty tough, but receiving fair compensation for your injuries could mean the difference between a full recovery and a partial one.

That is why you must get the expert legal services of a skilled hit-and-run lawyer if you or someone close to you has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Our dedicated Riverside County hit-and-run attorneys at Arash Law are committed to assisting you in obtaining compensation for the losses you have suffered. Our legal team has decades of expertise in defending victims’ rights.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free consultation with the top hit-and-run attorney in California.