[10-05-2022] Siskiyou County, CA – A Male Pedestrian Dies After a Hit-and-Run Accident on Greenhorn Road

A man died after a hit-and-run accident involving a pickup on Greenhorn Road on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

The mishap happened around 3:15 a.m. Charles T. B. and John A. J. of Yreka were driving toward Greenhorn Road when the California Highway Patrol reported that Michael K. Bailey was lying in or near Mill Creek Road south of Greenhorn Road.

The CHP noted in an accident report that the road where and when this accident happened was a dirt one in a mountainous area of Siskiyou County with poor visibility and little to no lighting.

According to CHP, as soon as Burgess and Jackson felt their car hit Bailey, they threw him in the truck and drove him to Fairchild Medical Center.

While still in the hospital, Bailey passed away from his wounds.

We fervently urge anyone with knowledge of this investigation to call the CHP-Yreka Area at (530) 842-0530, Attention: Officer M. Smith.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The driver, who struck the victim and then fled the scene, is primarily to blame for their actions. If the suspect is found, they will undoubtedly be arrested and charged with a crime.

The at-fault driver fled the scene in one of every five pedestrian collisions. Pedestrians account for 60% of the fatalities in hit-and-run accidents.

A hurt pedestrian has no choice but to be exposed when struck by someone else’s reckless behavior.

Although there were 14% fewer traffic-related fatalities between 2007 and 2016, there were 27% more pedestrian fatalities.

Because they are inebriated, operating a vehicle without a license, or concerned about being arrested, some drivers choose to leave an accident scene rather than wait for assistance.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Siskiyou County

In California, if a car accident occurs, the driver must pull over to the side of the road as safely as possible. A felony or severe crime is when someone leaves the scene without waiting for the police to arrive.

The better your likelihood of obtaining compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one, the sooner you speak with a skilled Siskiyou County hit-and-run accident attorney.

At Arash Law, we have a wealth of experience representing pedestrians hurt or killed in hit-and-run accidents in Siskiyou County. We are knowledgeable about the applicable law in these circumstances.

To secure the best settlements or jury verdicts for our clients, our attorneys take the time to become intimately familiar with them and their problems. Call (888) 488-1391 immediately to arrange a free consultation with a hit-and-run lawyer at our firm.