[10-26-2022] Humboldt County, CA – Pedestrian Succumbed To Their Injuries After Hit-And-Run in Arcata

According to the Arcata Police Department, an unidentified pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in the City of Arcata Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022.

According to police, around 5:53 a.m. on the 500 block of Valley West Boulevard in the City of Arcata.

Arcata police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Valley West Blvd. after receiving a report of a pedestrian lying in the street.

They discovered that the victim had been hit by a car and severely injured upon their arrival.

The injured pedestrian was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital but was later pronounced dead there.

The cause of the collision has yet to be determined.

Those who may have seen what happened or may have information should call the Arcata Police Department at (707)-825-2588.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is against the law to flee the scene of an accident without notifying the proper authorities. Every day in the United States, one person is injured, and another is killed in a hit-and-run accident. In the United States, hit-and-run accidents have caused the deaths of at least 2,000 people as of 2016.

Tragic hit-and-run accidents seem to be on the rise. Between 2009 and 2016, there was a 7 percent increase in the number of people killed by hit-and-run motorists. Unintentional road deaths continue to rise, and hit-and-run accidents are a major contributing factor.

California had the highest rate of fatalities from hit-and-run accidents. In 2012, there were 33,057 deaths in the United States due to traffic accidents, with 3,056 deaths in California.

The prospect of serious injury in a car accident is terrifying. The situation could become even more dangerous if the other driver does not pull over and accept responsibility.

If a driver has been drinking or using drugs, is driving illegally, or is afraid to be caught, they are more likely to flee the scene of an accident after it has occurred.

Arcata City Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

If a hit-and-run driver injured you, you should get in touch with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Filing a personal injury claim may help you recover financial damages after an accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a hit-and-run accident in Arcata City, our Humboldt County law firm can help you pursue the financial compensation you are entitled to.

In the major cities of California, accidents occur more frequently than expected. Our clients are located throughout California, and we have offices in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Sacramento to serve them better.

Be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can schedule a convenient time for you to meet with us. If you would like a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or go to our “Do I Have a Case” link on our website so that we can help you as soon as possible!