[11-25-2022] Butte County, CA – Male Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision in Oroville

A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Oroville on Friday afternoon, November 25, 2022.

According to the Oroville Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Oro Dam Boulevard and East Lincoln Street.

The officers dispatched to the site discovered the man lying on the ground with critical injuries after getting hit by a car while crossing Oro Dam outside the crosswalk.

Medical crews attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries.

The authorities discovered upon investigation that the vehicle which struck the victim was a tan Ford F-250.

Police said they have ruled out impaired driving, drug use, and drunk driving as possible causes of the crash.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The country takes hit-and-run accidents very seriously. If the driver can be identified, he will almost certainly be held responsible and punished accordingly.

At least one hit-and-run incident occurs every single day in the United States. Since 2006, over 2,000 people have been killed in such situations, with 60% of those fatalities being pedestrians.

In about 20% of vehicle-related pedestrian deaths, the offending motorists never stop to help the victims. Most of the time, drunkenness, licensing issues, or the fear of being arrested are the root causes of these drivers’ flights.

Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, despite a 14% overall decline in traffic-related mortality.

Between 2009 and 2016, more people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California than in any other state. There were 3,056 people killed in auto accidents in the United States in 2012. More specifically, California was responsible for 3,562 of these fatalities.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Oroville

In California, if a family member is harmed or killed in a hit-and-run accident, the surviving family members can file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for their financial losses, medical bills, and emotional distress.

Damage claims might be filed even if the other party was at fault. If you or a loved one was hurt on a walk in California, you might be entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury claim.

Our trusted and award-winning hit-and-run accident attorneys in Oroville have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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.