[08-09-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – 51-Year-Old Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run in Lompoc

A 51-year-old Lompoc woman was seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of the 99 Cent Store on Monday night, August 09, 2022.

The unidentified woman was walking around 7:00 p.m. in the center’s parking lot in the 1300 block of North H Street when she was hit by a car.

According to Lompoc police officials, one witness claimed that the vehicle knocked the victim to the ground before running over her.

The victim suffered chest and leg injuries and was airlifted by CalSTAR to Cottage Hospital.

She had a serious but stable condition as of Tuesday.

Police discovered during the investigation that the driver of the allegedly hit-and-run vehicle was 68-year-old Alice Mary B. of Lompoc.

Brown was not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the accident happened.

Brown was taken into custody by the Santa Barbara County Jail after being charged with felony hit-and-run.

Lompoc Police Department requests anyone who may have seen the crash to call 805-736-2341.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A Hit-and-run is a traffic accident in which a driver fails to stop at the accident scene after striking another vehicle or pedestrian. According to ValuePenguin, there were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California from 2010 to 2019, resulting in 3,056 deaths. Both numbers are higher than in any other state.

There are several reasons why drivers may choose to flee the scene of an accident. They may be driving illegally, uninsured, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They may also be afraid that they will be arrested or sued for damages. Sometimes, they may not realize that they have been involved in an accident.

In order to protect yourself from becoming a victim of a hit-and-run accident, always be aware of your surroundings and make sure to keep a safe distance between your car and the cars in front of you. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, get as much information about the other driver as possible, including their license plate number and insurance information.

Santa Barbara County Hit-and-Run Crash Lawyers

Hit-and-run accidents can result in injury or death to the victim and damage to property. They often go unsolved, as the drivers responsible are typically not found. Hit-and-run accidents are a problem in Santa Barbara County and cause extensive financial losses.

The consequences of hit-and-run accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. Victims may require medical treatment for their injuries, which can be expensive. They may also lose income if they cannot work while recovering. If the driver responsible is not found, victims may never receive compensation for their losses.

When someone is injured in a hit-and-run accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. Often, the first instinct is to try and handle things on your own, but this is not always the best course of action. If you are injured in a hit-and-run accident, it is important to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Our Santa Barbara County hit-and-run lawyers at Arash Law can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our attorneys will work with you to build a case against the driver who hit you and left you injured. Arash Law has the necessary resources to find this information and make a strong case against the driver.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. The sooner you start working with a lawyer, the sooner they can start building your case.