[08-08-2022] Fresno County, CA – Police Officer Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash at Cedar and Princeton

An officer is making a full recovery after being run over during a traffic stop that resulted in a hit-and-run collision in central Fresno on Monday, August 8, 2022.

The police received a report of a hit-and-run at 12:30 a.m. at Shaw and Cedar.

The police observed the suspected vehicle and stopped the driver at Cedar and Princeton.

According to police, the driver and her passenger were uncooperative and began to drive away.

According to Fresno Police Lt. Skye Leibee, she ran over the officer’s foot and sideswiped his knee as she attempted to escape the traffic stop.

The officer was taken to CRMC despite having minor injuries.

Soon after, the car struck another vehicle at Cedar and McKinley, turning it on its side.

That car contained four people, all of whom were injured and taken to the hospital.

Police were able to detain the passenger and arrest the driver.

The woman is accused of hitting and running, DUI, and assaulting an officer, among other felonies.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. Every minute of every day, there is a hit-and-run in the United States. Since 2006, it is estimated that 2,000 people have died in hit-and-run accidents in the United States.

Recently, the number of collisions caused by a hit-and-run driver has increased dramatically. The number of people killed in hit-and-runs has increased by 7% annually since 2009. In recent years, the number of hit-and-run accidents has increased significantly.

California had the highest fatal hit-and-run rate during this period. There were 3,056 deaths and 2,948 crashes in California alone, which accounted for 17% of all crashes in the entire population of the United States.

Car accident injuries can be extremely distressing. That other driver doesn’t stop and take responsibility for the accident can be devastating.

Hit-and-run drivers are more likely to flee the scene of an accident if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving without a license, or are afraid of getting arrested.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

After a hit-and-run, you should immediately contact a lawyer. A personal injury lawsuit may be able to compensate you for your medical bills, lost wages, and mental burden.

Our Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for those who have been injured in a hit-and-run accident for their rights and to recover the compensation they deserve.

Accidents happen far more frequently than expected in California’s major cities. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Fresno, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

Let us know as soon as possible if this is the case, and we can set up a time that works for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.