[09-03-2022] Kern County, CA – A 30-Year-Old Man was Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident on South Union Avenue

Jesus Omar U., 30, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on South Union Avenue early on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022.

The accident took place in the 7300 block of South Union Avenue. Around 3:03 a.m., rescue personnel arrived on the scene.

According to reports, Urias was killed after being fatally hit by a dark sedan while walking in the area. Urias suffered severe injuries as a result of the collision.

However, the driver of the involved car did not pull over to help the victim.

Officers arrived and discovered Urias with severe wounds lying on the highway. Medical personnel later declared Urias dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.

At this time, there is no additional information available regarding the crash. Authorities are urging anyone with other information to call them at 661-327-7111.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

According to Kern County Sheriff’s Department traffic investigators, there were 48 fatal hit-and-run accidents in the county in 2015. This was a significant increase from 2014, when there were only thirty-six fatal hit-and-run accidents. In 2013, there were only twenty-two fatal hit-and-run accidents.

December saw the most fatalities, with eight people killed in hit-and-run accidents. The months of January and February had the fewest fatalities, with only one death each.

There was also a significant increase in the number of pedestrians killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2015. Fifteen pedestrians were killed in hit-and-run accidents last year, compared to only six pedestrians who died in 2014.

The majority of these fatalities occurred on rural roads. Thirty-five of the forty-eight people killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2015 were killed on rural roads. Only thirteen people were killed in hit-and-run accidents on urban roads.

Kern County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Things become even more complicated if a hit-and-run driver leaves you at the collision scene. It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed after an accident like this. However, the success of your claim is probably dependent on your ability to hire knowledgeable legal counsel.

The trusted Kern County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law Firm have the experience and knowledge to help you through your case. With our years of experience, We know what to do to get you the compensation you deserve.

The lawyers at Arash Law Firm work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay them anything unless they win your case. This removes the burden and allows you to focus on recovering from your injuries.

Our results in hit-and-run accident cases have been more than satisfactory, and we sincerely hope you’ll let us show you who we are. Contact us today at (888) 488-1391 to speak with our legal team so we can get started on your case.