[11-25-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Injured in Overturned Vehicle Following a Hit-and-Run Collision

One person got injured after a hit-and-run collision that flipped one vehicle in Fresno on Friday afternoon, November 25, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. on the road that connects Highway 41 and Highway 180.

The crash involved a vehicle hit by another before rolling over. The driver of the overturned car suffered minor injuries.

The CHP, fire department vehicles, and an ambulance were reportedly behind the overturned vehicle on its roof, assisting the injured.

The first car’s driver fled the scene. No description was released as of yet as the investigation continued.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In our country, hit-and-run accidents are treated quite seriously. Assuming the driver can be tracked down, he will almost probably face the consequences for his actions.

Every day in the United States, there is at least one hit-and-run. Over 2,000 individuals have been killed in such incidents since 2006, with pedestrians accounting for 60% of the total.

The drivers that cause around 20% of pedestrian deaths never stop to help the victims. The majority of these drivers flee because they are intoxicated, have license problems, or are afraid of getting arrested.

Despite a 14% decrease in traffic-related mortality between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during that time.

As of 2016, California had the highest number of fatalities from hit-and-run accidents of any state. Deaths from automobile accidents in the United States were 3,056 in 2012. In particular, 3,562 of these deaths occurred in California.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Fresno

If a family member is injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident in California, you have the right to file a personal injury claim on their behalf to recover damages for things like lost income, medical expenses, and mental anguish.

Even though the other person was at fault, they may still have to pay for the damages. If you or a loved one were injured while strolling across California, you might have grounds for a personal injury claim.

Our trusted and award-winning hit-and-run accident attorneys in Fresno 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.