[09-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Injured Following a Hit-and-Run incident in Canyon Country

According to officials from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, a skateboarder was hit by a car in Canyon Country on Friday morning, September 16, 2022.

According to Fire Department spokeswoman Esteban Benitez, the accident happened shortly before 9:21 a.m. near Foxlane Drive and Nadal Street.

According to Sgt. Robert Wilkinson of the Sheriff’s Station, the victim was crossing the roadway when he was hit by a grey car. The driver left the scene without assisting the pedestrian or exchanging information.

Firefighters arrived on the scene by 9:26 a.m. Benitez stated that they had transported the victim to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. “At the time, he was reported to be conscious and breathing,” Wilkinson added.

The severity of his injuries is unknown at the moment.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A hit-and-run accident occurs when the at-fault driver fails to stop to exchange information or assist the victim. In many states, hit-and-run accidents are a serious problem, frequently resulting in serious injuries or even death.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents increased by 60% in 2016, reaching 337. Every year, nearly 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the United States, with pedestrians being the most common victims.

Unfortunately, these accidents are frequently difficult to investigate because witnesses or evidence are rarely left at the scene. In some cases, investigators can identify the at-fault driver using surveillance footage or license plate recognition technology.

Locating the driver and holding them accountable can be difficult. As a result, hit-and-run accidents are frequently referred to as “crimes of opportunity.” The driver is aware that they can avoid the accident if they continue driving.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Hit-and-run accidents can result in serious injury or death if one or more drivers are irresponsible. Many individuals are unaware that if they or a loved one is the victim of a hit-and-run accident, they may have legal recourse.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law have helped many victims of hit-and-run accidents get the highest possible financial compensation. Our legal team has been assisting clients in defending their rights and interests for many years.

Arash Law is ready to help you examine your options after a hit-and-run accident. To schedule a free consultation, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391.