[11-04-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 71-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Long Beach

A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Long Beach on Monday morning, November 4, 2022.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash occurred at 6:25 a.m. at Anaheim Street and Walnut Avenue.

71-Year-Old Samuel R. from Long Beach was riding his bicycle north at the east crosswalk of Walnut when a white sedan traveling west on Anaheim hit him.

The bicyclist unfortunately succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The driver did not stop and fled the area. It remained unclear whether the driver ran a red light during the crash.

As the investigation continued, it was also unknown whether speed, distracted driving, or driving under the influence were factors.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In this country, hit-and-run accidents are viewed as serious crimes. If the driver is ever found, almost everyone will assume he is guilty and press charges.

Every day in the United States, at least one person causes an accident and then flees the scene. Since 2006, over 2,000 people have been killed in such instances. Sixty percent of them were foot traffic.

When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, every fifth time, the motorist involved vanishes. Common motivations for these drivers to flee include intoxication, driving without a license, and the fear of arrest.

Overall, the number of people who died in car accidents decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, whereas the number of pedestrians killed increased by 27% during the same period.

Between 2009 and 2016, hit-and-run accidents were the leading cause of death in California. In 2012, 3,056 people were killed in auto accidents across the United States. There were 3,562 of these deaths that may be traced back to California.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Long Beach

You should talk to a lawyer about filing a personal injury claim if you or a loved one were injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident.

The purpose of personal injury cases is to compensate victims for their material losses (such as medical bills, lost pay, and time away from work) as well as their mental and physical suffering.

When you meet with one of our attorneys, you may expect helpful suggestions for strengthening your case and increasing the possibility that you will be awarded the compensation you are due.

Our hit-and-run accident attorneys in California are well-respected experts who have spent years representing clients in courts. As a result of our legal representation, our clients were awarded $750 million in damages.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.