[12-11-2022] Alameda County, CA – San Leandro Hit-and-Run Crash Caused by Wrong-Way Driver Kills 31-Year-Old Woman

Authorities said a 31-year-old woman was killed following a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash caused by a wrong-way driver in San Leandro on Sunday morning, December 11, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision that also injured one driver occurred on Davis Street and Interstate 880 on-ramp.

The victim was riding an Uber on her way to work when they were struck by an unknown vehicle that was allegedly traveling the wrong way.

The woman was declared dead on the spot, while the Uber driver sustained hand injuries. The driver claimed all they could recall was seeing headlights before a collision.

The unidentified driver immediately left the scene, according to the authorities.

No other details on the crash were released as the investigation continued. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Hitting another car and racing away is a serious offense in the United States. The driver, if found, will almost definitely be held guilty and punished severely.

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 lost their lives in such incidents. Sixty percent of the fatalities were people on foot.

One out of every five pedestrian accidents involves a vehicle that flees the scene. Drivers frequently abandon their vehicles due to intoxication, the lack of a valid license, or the fear of being apprehended by authorities.

While the overall number of fatalities in cars fell by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrians killed increased by 27% during the same time period.

Hit-and-run accidents were the leading cause of death in California between 2009 and 2016. There were 3,562 total deaths in the United States, and at least some of them can be traced back to the state of California.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Alameda County

Victims of hit-and-run accidents in California have the same legal rights as victims of other types of accidents.

You may rely on the counsel of our experienced attorneys who will help you pursue the highest possible settlement.

If you consult with one of our esteemed lawyers, they will tell you how to strengthen your claim and enhance the compensation you receive.

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