[12-05-2021] Glenn County, CA – Teen Injured After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Hamilton

A 17-year-old boy was seriously hurt after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver on early Sunday morning, December 5, 2021.

The accident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Route 33 near Weston Avenue in Hamilton.

The teen was walking on the westbound side of Route 33 when he was suddenly struck by a westbound vehicle. The driver did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.

The teen was seriously injured following the crash. He was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The hit-and-run driver contacted the Hamilton Police Department and turned himself in the following day. He was identified as 22-year-old Calvin J. from Willingboro.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses are encouraged to call the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at 609-581-4000.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It’s a crime to leave the scene of an accident. , unfortunately, around 11 percent of all car accidents involve a hit-and-run driver.

At least 2,049 people died in hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2016. Around 682,000 hit-and-run accidents happen in the country every year. Pedestrians are the top hit-and-run accident victims.

Pedestrians fatalities have increased over the last 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have risen by 27% from 2007 to 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

Hit-and-run drivers cause approximately 20% of pedestrian deaths. Some 68 percent of the people walking or riding a bicycle were killed in hit-and-run accidents.

Many hit-and-run drivers leave the scene because they don’t want to hurt anyone else. These people might be drunk or high on drugs, have legal problems, not have insurance, or be illegal immigrants.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Glenn County

Some people on the road, like pedestrians, are the most at risk of getting hurt. Those who get hit and run are very often the victims of those kinds of accidents, as well. If you have been injured by a hit-and-run driver and the person who did it hasn’t been found yet, you can still get money for the damage the accident has caused you.

People who get hurt in a big car accident may not work, which means they can’t make money to live off of. The victims are supposed to get better from their injuries, but it can be hard to make money while you’re recovering. This can make the victims stressed out.

Protect your right to sue by contacting a lawyer right away after a hit-and-run accident. Your lawyer will make sure that your case is filed in time. You may not get the money you need and deserve if you don’t meet the deadline.

If you have suffered a loss because of a hit-and-run car accident in Glenn County, don’t hesitate to contact our hit-and-run accident attorneys from Arash Law now. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to discuss your accident with a lawyer for hit-and-run cases.