[05-13-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash at Shaw and Cornelia

One unidentified woman was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Fresno early Friday morning, May 13, 2022.

The police say they received a report of a person dead around 2:00 a.m. in the La Quinta Inn parking lot at Shaw and Cornelia.

Officers discovered the victim was a woman when they arrived.

According to surveillance footage, a pickup truck dragged her from the crash site to the parking lot.

The pickup truck driver then removed the victim, left the body behind, and drove away.

He was last seen driving toward Shaw on Cornelia Avenue.

According to investigators, the woman was hit by the suspect, she was pushing a shopping cart and walking her dog on a leash at the intersection of Herndon and Millburn.

Her identity has yet to be revealed.

She was trapped under the pickup truck after the crash, which dragged her for about 8 miles before stopping at the La Quinta Inn.

The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model Chevy Silverado, full size, crew cab, grey or silver.

A moon roof, a light bar, and a silver toolbox in the bed are all included. The collision has also caused significant front-end damage.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

They are held responsible for their actions if they flee the scene after a collision with a victim As soon as they are located, they will be apprehended and brought to justice.

By fleeing an accident scene, one in five pedestrian deaths occurs. 60% of pedestrian deaths are the result of hit-and-runs.

Over 680,000 hit and run accidents occur in the United States annually, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. At a rate of 7% per year since 2009, hit-and-run deaths have increased.

Hit-and-runs accounted for 11% of all accidents in 2015. In 2009, more than 1,800 people were killed, and more than 138,000 were injured as a result of hit-and-run drivers. 337 people lost their lives as a result of hit-and-runs in California in 2016.

These drivers often flee the scene due to intoxication, lack of a license, or fear of the consequences.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a close friend or family member passes away, everything changes. Among its potential customers could be insurance companies and other similar organizations. As a precautionary measure, you should consult a lawyer.

During this time, the family of the deceased is urged to file wrongful death suits. The deceased’s family members can bring wrongful death lawsuits to recover damages, such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain and suffering, or emotional anguish.

Our Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve. Our primary focus is on obtaining favorable settlements and jury verdicts for our clients.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.