[12-19-2022] San Diego County, CA – Driver Flees After Hitting 76-Year-Old Pedestrian in Mountain View

The police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who killed a 73-year-old female pedestrian in San Diego on Monday morning, December 19, 2022.

The collision occurred around 9:11 a.m., south of 45th Street and Logan Avenue.

According to authorities, the woman legally crossed the intersection when an unknown motorist making a left turn struck her and fled the scene.

Paramedics brought the woman to a local hospital after she sustained a fractured right femur.

Authorities are looking into the crash.

Those with information regarding the hit-and-run are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or 619-531-2000.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision Statistics

A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that hit-and-run accidents injure or kill 680,000 Americans yearly.

Over the past few years, hit-and-run accidents have increased dramatically in number. In 2020, these accidents were responsible for 24% of all pedestrian fatalities.

Recent data shows California has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. In 2012, around 14,000 pedestrians were injured in California, with 893 dead.

A hit-and-run accident occurs when one car collides with another, but the driver escapes without aiding the injured victim. In addition to the anguish and suffering caused by injury accidents, hit-and-run incidents can worsen when medical attention is denied or delayed.

Pedestrians are more likely to be hurt or killed by vehicles that fail to yield to them or suddenly halt. To avoid accidents when crossing parking lots and driveways, pedestrians should avoid drinking and using drugs.

Trusted Hit-And-Run Accident Lawyers in San Diego

Accidents that result in life-threatening injuries frequently leave victims with medical bills and lost wages. Victims may suffer both psychological distress and physical discomfort.

It can be difficult and time-consuming to obtain compensation and file a claim. For your rights to be protected, you need legal representation when an insurance company presses you. Your claim may be denied or the driver’s liability may be reduced based on the information gathered.

Our San Diego hit-and-run accident attorneys are committed to investigating the accident as soon as possible. We apply tried-and-true legal methods with insurance companies to ensure that losses are adequately estimated during settlements.

We have recovered more than $750 million on behalf of clients throughout the state. As a firm with years of experience, our attorneys are proficient in providing sound legal advice and advocating for hit-and-run victims in court.

To get in touch with one of our reputable lawyers, call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have A Case?” form on our website.