[06-13-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Along Florin Road Kills One Man

One unidentified man was killed following a deadly crash involving a suspected hit-and-run driver in South Sacramento on early Monday morning, June 13, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the deadly hit-and-run crash happened along Florin Road.

The California Highway Patrol received a call from a concerned passerby about a body in the middle of the road.

Authorities then arrived at the scene and found the man lying on the roadway. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities suspect that he may have been a victim of a hit-and-run accident.

Information about the suspect’s identity and whereabouts is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are actively investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to call 916-897-5600.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

It is a crime in and of itself to leave the scene of an accident. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents still happen every day on US highways. Every minute, there is a hit-and-run accident in the United States.

In the United States in 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run deaths. Every year, there are about 682,000 hit-and-run accidents in the United States. Hit-and-run accidents often hurt people who are walking.

More than 5% of road deaths were caused by drivers who hit people and then drove away. On average, the number of hit-and-run accidents goes up by 7.2% yearly. Twenty percent of pedestrian deaths were caused by cars hitting people and driving away.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that 2016 was the worst year ever for hit-and-run accidents in California (the most recent year for which data is available). Hit-and-run accidents killed 337 people in 2016. This is a 60% increase from the ten years before.

Drivers fleeing the scene of an accident do so for various reasons. They could, among other things, be drug addicts, have trouble with the law, not have health insurance, or be in the country illegally.

Sacramento County Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a California driver is involved in a traffic accident, they must exit the road as safely as possible. It is a crime or a serious infraction not to stop and wait for authorities at the scene.

If the other driver fails to stop, acknowledge responsibility, and provide assistance, the situation becomes even more difficult. Many victims of hit-and-run accidents are unaware that even if the at-fault driver flees, they may still be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The sooner you contact an experienced Sacramento County hit-and-run accident lawyer, the better your chances of obtaining compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one.

The Sacramento County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law have extensive expertise in representing pedestrians who have been injured or killed in traffic accidents. We are well-versed in the applicable law in these situations.

Our attorneys spend significant time getting to know our clients and their problems to obtain the best possible settlement or jury result for them. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run, call an attorney at (888) 488-1391.