[09-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – Man Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident in Rancho Bernardo

According to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), a man was hit and killed while crossing the street in Rancho Bernardo on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

The accident happened at about 8:15 p.m. near 15500 Bernardo Center Drive.
According to SDPD, the driver did not stop after hitting the person.

According to authorities, the victim was transferred to a local hospital but died due to his injuries. His identity was not made public.

According to police, the motorist turned himself in at SDPD headquarters on Monday, around 12:30 a.m.

Officials have not yet revealed the driver’s identity or the charges he may face.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The streets of San Diego may be congested at any time of year, but the weekends see the most tourists as people try to enjoy the county’s gorgeous scenery. When approaching and departing from downtown, tourists and residents may encounter increased traffic, resulting in an accident.

California has the highest rate of fatal hit-and-run accidents in the country, accounting for 17% of all deadly crashes. From 2010 to 2019, there were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California, resulting in 3,056 deaths. These statistics are higher than in any other state.

According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analysis, California’s 337 hit-and-run deaths were 60% more than the fatalities recorded ten years prior.

According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, traffic accidents, such as hit-and-runs, continue to be a serious public safety problem in San Diego.

San Diego County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

In California, hit-and-run incidents are a major concern, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, riders, and automobiles that often use urban streets and highways.

Working with experienced hit-and-run accident attorneys is critical since these dangers are so real for victims and families who suffer damages like medical expenditures, pain and suffering, missed wages, mental anguish, and more.

Our San Diego County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law can assist you every step of the way to ensure that you get reimbursed for all of the damages to which you are entitled. Our legal team has a lengthy history of assisting clients in protecting their rights and interests.

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