[10-31-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Six People Injured After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Long Beach

Six people were injured after a hit-and-run crash in Long Beach on early Sunday morning, October 31st.

The accident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 1300 block of Orange Avenue in Long Beach. A group of people was standing outside a home during a Halloween party when a blue sedan suddenly plowed into the crowd of people. Five adults and a teenager were injured as a result of the accident.

All six victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment, some of them suffering from broken bones. They are expected to recover. The suspect then drove away from the scene, but authorities were later able to identify and apprehend the hit-and-run driver.

According to reports, the incident began as a “domestic violence incident between an adult male and an adult female.” The woman was hit by the suspect’s car along with several others. The suspect was then identified as 27-year-old Richard Dalton I.

He was arrested and charged with six counts of attempted murder, six counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of felony domestic violence at the Long Beach City Jail.

The bail amount was set at $6 million. Long Beach police urge anyone who has been a victim of domestic violence or knows someone who has been a victim to report it by calling police dispatch at 562-435-6711 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is a crime in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. Every minute, a hit-and-run accident occurs in the United States. A hit-and-run driver is involved in 11% of all accidents. Since 2006, there have been approximately 682,000 hit-and-run crashes across the country, with an average of 2,000 reported deaths per year.

For pedestrians, California is a dangerous place. California is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians, with a fatality rate that is 25% higher than the national average. In 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed, and over 14,000 people were injured in California due to pedestrian accidents. For a variety of reasons, hit-and-run drivers flee the scene. They may be intoxicated or impaired by drugs, have legal problems, be uninsured, or be illegal immigrants.

Los Angeles Accident Lawyers for Victims of Hit-and-Runs

After any traffic accident, it is common to feel confused and overwhelmed. You have been through a terrifying experience. You may not know what to do next or who can help you sort through the insurance claims process. Hiring an accident lawyer will ensure that your claim is filed correctly and on time. You will have someone protecting your legal right to be compensated for the injuries and losses you have suffered.

Victims will also be able to receive compensation for lost wages and medical bills incurred due to the accident through the personal injury claim. Accident attorneys can help victims get compensation for the medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering caused by the accident by assisting them with their personal injury claim.

The experienced Los Angeles accident lawyers at Arash Law have over twenty years of experience. We have collected over 200 million dollars for clients in San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, and throughout California. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation with an experienced Los Angeles injury lawyer.