[08-08-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – 51-Year-Old Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Lompoc

According to police, a 51-year-old woman from Lompoc was injured in a hit-and-run accident in Santa Barbara County on Monday, August 8, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:00 p.m. in the 99 Cents Only Store parking lot.

The 51-year-old was reportedly walking when she was hit by a car.

Witnesses informed police that the woman was run over and knocked to the ground by the car before it fled the scene.
According to the police, the victim had chest and leg injuries, and she is currently being treated in a critical but stable condition at a hospital in Santa Barbara County.

Officers detained Lompoc resident Mary B., 67, on suspicion of felony hit-and-run on Tuesday.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

If a driver flees the scene of an accident and someone is killed, that driver is almost always held legally responsible for those deaths. As soon as possible, the perpetrator will face the consequences of their actions.

One in every five pedestrian deaths is caused by a driver who fails to stop at the scene of an accident. In the United States, 60% of pedestrian deaths are the result of careless or distracted driving by motorists who hit pedestrians and then flee the scene.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported that over 680,000 hit-and-run incidents occur annually in the United States. Since 2009, there has been a yearly increase of 7% in the number of people killed by hit-and-run drivers.

Around 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015 were hit-and-runs. Every year, more than 1,800 people in the United States are killed or seriously injured because drivers flee the scene of an accident. Three hundred thirty-seven people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents in California last year.

These drivers often flee the scene because they are intoxicated, don’t have a license, or are scared of the consequences of their actions.

Santa Barbara County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

The loss of a loved one changes everything. It’s wise to get legal advice before taking any formal action.
Family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit during this time. In a wrongful death lawsuit, a decedent’s heirs can sue for damages related to the victim’s death, such as lost wages and companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and physical and mental pain and suffering.

Our Santa Barbara County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight aggressively for the compensation you need and deserve if you or a loved one has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident. Our clients’ comfort is our top priority, so we do everything we can to ensure they have a safe space to mourn or heal without interruption.

Please call (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with our legal team.