[09-09-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – One Person Injured After Hit-And-Run Collision Along Los Osos Valley

According to the authorities, one person was injured and was taken to the hospital in a hit-and-run crash along Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo Friday morning, September 9, 2022.

The crash occurred just after 9:30 a.m. along Los Osos Valley Road, about a mile west of Foothill Blvd.

The collision caused a silver pickup truck to careen off the side of the road and into an embankment. Emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel responded to the scene.

The driver and vehicle found responsible for the collision have reportedly been identified, and the driver has allegedly been detained by law enforcement.

The car’s sole occupant sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital after the collision.

When it took the crew to pull the truck out of the field, Los Osos Valley Road was temporarily closed.

There has been no word on the severity of the injuries.

Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

They are to blame for what they did, and that includes the driver who hit and then ran away. When the suspect is found, they will be arrested and brought to court.

One in five pedestrian accidents is caused by drivers who hit a person and then took off. More than half of the people who die in hit-and-run accidents are people walking on the street.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018 shows that there are about 682,000 hit-and-run accidents in the United States every year. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has gone up by 7% every year.

In 2015, hit-and-run accidents made up 11% of all traffic accidents. In 2010, hit-and-run accidents killed more than 1,800 people and hurt more than 138,000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that in 2016, 337 people died in hit-and-run accidents in California.

Hit-and-run drivers often leave the scene because they are drunk, don’t have a license, or don’t want to get caught.

San Luis Obisbo County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When someone dies in a car accident, their family and friends are very sad. It’s something that insurance companies and other people can use to their advantage. To keep this from happening, you’ll need a car accident lawyer with a history of success.

In the meantime, the family of the person who died is encouraged to file a lawsuit for wrongful death. The victim’s family can file wrongful death claims to get money for things like lost income and companionship, funeral costs, pain, suffering, and emotional anguish.

At Arash Law, our hit-and-run accident lawyers in San Luis Obispo County can help you. In these situations, we know the laws inside and out. We can get the best settlements or jury verdicts for our clients because we look into their cases in depth.

Calling (888) 488-1391 will set up a free consultation with one of our lawyers.