[10-06-2022] Orange County, CA – One Man Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision in Westminster

An unidentified man had to undergo surgery after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in Westminster on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

According to the Westminster Police Department, the crash occurred at 7:38 p.m. on Magnolia Street and Hazard Avenue near Westminster Park.

According to Cmdr. Kevin MacCormick, local authorities responded to the scene and discovered a pedestrian lying in the street.

According to MacCormick, the victim was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery.

Although there was no description of the suspect, witnesses claimed the person who hit the victim was operating a light-colored SUV.

Magnolia Street and Hazard Avenue were closed in both directions while the police investigated the collision.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law. A hit-and-run accident occurs every day somewhere in the United States. At least 2,000 people have been killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States since 2006.

The frequency of hit-and-run accidents has unfortunately risen. There was a 7% increase in deaths attributable to hit-and-run drivers between 2009 and 2016. An increasing number of unintentional traffic fatalities can be attributed to the rise in hit-and-run incidents.

More people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California than in any other state as of this period. Of the total number of people killed in traffic accidents across the United States in 2012, 3,056 were killed in just California.

Being seriously hurt in a car crash is a terrifying possibility. The situation can escalate rapidly if the other driver does not stop and take responsibility.

These people are more likely to flee the scene of an accident because they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, operating a vehicle illegally, or are afraid of being arrested.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Outsiders to California are often surprised to learn about the state’s high accident rate in major cities. If you were hurt by a hit-and-run driver, you should talk to a lawyer immediately.

If you’ve been hurt and can’t work because of it, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to get compensation for your losses.

Our Orange County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law were able to secure favorable outcomes and settlements for our clients who were victims of hit-and-run accidents.

We are here to assist anyone who has been hurt by a hit-and-run driver, whether they are a car driver or passenger, a cyclist, a pedestrian, or a motorcyclist. We’ll take care of the legal matters so you can concentrate on getting better.

It would be helpful if you could get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can schedule a convenient meeting time. Please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out and submit an online intake form to set up a free consultation with our legal team.