[10-04-2022] Alameda County, CA – Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Results in One Female Pedestrian Died in Oakland

An unidentified female pedestrian died after a fatal hit-and-run accident in Oakland on Monday, October 3, 2022.

The accident transpired around 9:50 p.m. on Hamilton Street at Hegenberger Road.

When police arrived, they discovered a woman who they thought was in her 30s lying on the ground. The crash site coroner declared her dead.

On Tuesday morning, the woman’s identity was not made public by the authorities.

The woman was struck by an unidentified driver who was traveling south on Hegenberger, according to police. She was crossing the street close to a marked crosswalk but outside of it. The car left the scene.

Authorities did not describe the suspect driver and vehicle. Police stated that they were unsure if the driver used drugs or alcohol.

Up to $10,000 in rewards are being offered by Oakland police and Crime Stoppers for information that results in the driver’s capture. The phone number to reach the police is 510-238-8570. The number to call Crime Stoppers is 510-777-8572.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In almost all circumstances, a driver who leaves the scene of an accident must be prosecuted. The guilty party will be dealt swift and severe justice.

One out of every five fatal pedestrian accidents results from inexperienced drivers. According to the data, 60% of pedestrian fatalities are caused by hit-and-run drivers.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that hit-and-run collisions cause roughly 680,000 injuries or fatalities annually in the United States. Since 2009, the annual increase in the number of hit-and-run victims has been 7%.

Hit-and-runs accounted for 11% of all auto accidents in 2015. Throughout 2009, nearly 1.8 million people were hurt by hit-and-run drivers. 337 people died in hit-and-run accidents in California last year.

They are either too drunk or terrified to stay and deal with the consequences without getting behind the wheel.

Alameda County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

A person’s perspective on life changes after losing a loved one. Other businesses besides the government might also make contact with you.

Better would be if you spoke with a lawyer before filing any legal action.
Family members of the deceased may bring wrongful death claims during this time.

To be made whole for the loss of their financial support, emotional suffering, and physical and mental pain and suffering, the deceased’s family members may bring a civil lawsuit.

If you or a family member died, our Alameda County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law would fight tenaciously for the compensation you require and deserve.

Our clients can unwind and focus without interruption on getting better or lamenting their losses in this way.

To schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.