[08-28-2022] Orange County, CA – 76-year-old Man Suffered Injuries after a Hit-and-Run Accident in Brea

A 76-year-old man was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Brea on Sunday evening, August 28, 2022.

The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. close to the on-ramp from westbound Imperial Highway to the northbound 57 Freeway.

According to police officials, the victim parked for an unknown reason and was struck while crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk.

The local authorities took him to the hospital for surgery.

According to witnesses, the vehicle that caused the accident was an older model gray Lexus sedan.

The driver is still at large.

There were no known potential suspects at the time.

While the investigation is ongoing, the westbound lanes of Imperial Highway from State College Boulevard to the 57 Freeway are closed, as is the northbound on-ramp to that freeway from Imperial Highway west.

Calling Brea police is requested if you have any information.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A crime in and of itself is leaving an accident scene. In the US, a hit-and-run accident happens once every minute. 11% of collisions involve a hit-and-run driver.

There have been roughly 682,000 hit-and-run accidents nationwide since 2006, with 2,000 reported fatalities per year on average.

California is a dangerous place for pedestrians. With a fatality rate of 25% higher than the national average, California is one of the most hazardous states for pedestrians.

In California, pedestrian accidents resulted in 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 injuries in 2018.

Hit-and-run drivers often leave the scene for a variety of reasons. They might be drugged up or inebriated, have insurance issues, be uninsured, or be illegal immigrants.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

To find out a description of your legal options, get in touch with a hit-and-run accident lawyer immediately if you are hurt by a driver who hit you and fled the scene. Regarding fees, a knowledgeable Orange County hit-and-run lawyer won’t charge you anything unless they successfully pursue your claim.

The victims’ injury claim will cover reimbursement for incident-related medical expenses, lost wages, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering.

Arash Law’s injury lawyers will vigorously protect their client’s rights and interests while ensuring that the party responsible for their injuries is held accountable.

We have offices in San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, and Orange County. For a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our hit-and-run attorneys.