[06-06-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Carlsbad

An unidentified 31-year-old woman was killed following a deadly traffic crash involving a hit-and-run driver in Carlsbad on Monday night, June 6, 2022.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 9:20 p.m. on the south side of Carlsbad Village Drive, near Tamarack Avenue.

A 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, a 2003 Ford Expedition, and a 2006 Freightliner big rig were involved in the collision. The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been established.

Two people inside the Suburban attempted to flee the scene but were later arrested. The vehicle was reported stolen.

Unfortunately, the Ford Expedition driver was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear whether other people were injured in the mishap.

The two occupants in the Suburban were taken into custody and arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicle theft.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

In the greater San Diego area, there is a lot of traffic. The more traffic there is, the more probable there will be collisions. Residents of San Diego are familiar with the congested sections of Interstate 5, which runs from downtown near the airport up the coast past La Jolla.

According to the most recent data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, 19,938 car accidents resulted in injury or death in San Diego County in 2019. That’s a 1.6 percent drop from the previous year. In this case, a hit-and-run accident occurred.

A hit-and-run accident occurs when one of the drivers flees the scene without stopping to wait for police or providing identification. Anyone can be involved in a hit-and-run accident, but bicycles and pedestrians are particularly vulnerable.

In the United States in 2016, around 2,049 persons were killed in hit-and-run accidents. Every year, roughly 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the United States.

The most common reasons for a person to flee the scene of a car accident are impairment, driving without a license, and driving without insurance.

Driving under the influence of drugs, driving while on an active arrest warrant, or driving an unregistered or stolen car are less common causes for someone fleeing the scene of an accident.

Accidents caused by hit-and-run drivers must be reported by individuals who are involved. The first thing you should do is dial 911. An inquiry into the hit-and-run driver will almost definitely begin as soon as a police officer arrives.

San Diego County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When there is a traffic collision, all drivers in California are required to leave the roadway as safely as possible and wait for help to arrive at the scene. Failure to stop and wait for the police at the site is a felony or severe crime.

Those who have been injured or lost a loved one because of a hit-and-run driver should contact an experienced California hit-and-run accident attorney.

Experienced San Diego County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law have considerable expertise defending California pedestrians who have been wounded or killed in incidents with motorists who failed to stop or flee. As a result, we are well-versed in the appropriate laws.

To acquire the best possible settlements or jury judgments for our clients, our lawyers spend a lot of time getting to know their cases and issues. Get in touch with a hit-and-run lawyer today by dialing (888) 488-1391.