[06-15-2022] Orange County, CA – 64-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Fairview Road

According to the Costa Mesa police, a 64-year-old woman who was crossing the street was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

The Costa Mesa Police Department reported the crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Fairview Road, just south of Baker Street.

The woman was fatally injured as a result of the crash.

Her identity was withheld pending notification of her relatives.

Witnesses described the vehicle as a silver Toyota sedan with moderate front end and windshield damage.

The motorist’s identity has not been disclosed.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

An accident caused by the negligence of another driver is one of the most terrifying things that can happen to you. Things will only worsen if the other driver refuses to stop and take responsibility for the collision.

Hit-and-run accidents are on the rise. In 2016, hit-and-runs claimed the lives of 2,049 people in the United States. Over 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported to the police each year in the United States. A pedestrian is hit and killed by a car in the United States once every seven days.

An accident that a negligent driver causes is out of the hands of pedestrians.

It’s a matter of personal preference why someone flees the scene of an accident. The more vulnerable a person is, the more likely they are to be involved in a car accident. If someone has been drinking, they are more likely to flee the scene of an accident rather than accept responsibility for their actions.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Everything changes when a close friend or family member dies. Insurance companies, for example, could be potential customers. Consult a lawyer to take preventative measures.

Families of the deceased should file lawsuits for wrongful death immediately. When someone dies, their loved ones can sue for damages like lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain or suffering, or emotional distress.

Our Orange County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to aggressively pursue and win compensation for injured or families of deceased victims. Our primary goal is to secure legal settlements and jury verdicts for our clients.

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