[05-25-2021] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Moreno Valley

One person was killed after a hit-and-run collision in Moreno Valley on Tuesday night, May 25th.

The deadly collision took place near the intersection of Iris Avenue and Camino Flores at around 11:47 p.m.

A westbound gold Toyota Camry was traveling on Iris Avenue when it entered the intersection and failed to stop for a posted stop sign. A BMW that was turning left from Iris Avenue then struck the driver’s side of the Toyota.

The Toyota then veered off the roadway and into a light pole, causing it to burst into flames. The BMW driver exited his car and fled the scene on foot.

Firefighters attempted to extinguish the flames and spent the next four hours cutting off the destroyed vehicle’s roof. They were later able to gain access inside the vehicle and pull out the sole occupant.

Unfortunately, the Toyota driver did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the BMW driver was later determined.

He was identified as 21-year-old Jamal M. He was later arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Anyone that can give more information about the accident is urged to call Deputy Dustin D. with the Sheriff’s Department at 951-486-6887.

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene after an accident is a crime in itself. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents still occur on U.S roadways every day. In 2016, approximately 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities were reported in the U.S. Annually, around 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred in the country.

There are several reasons why hit-and-run drivers flee the scene. They might be intoxicated or impaired by drugs, face legal difficulties, be uninsured, or be illegal aliens. Car accidents can often lead to irreversible and sometimes fatal consequences. All drivers are encouraged to practice responsible driving to avoid this.

Unfortunately, car accidents in the United States are not an uncommon occurrence. Approximately 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes were recorded in 2018. Thirty-six thousand five hundred sixty people died that year due to fatal car accidents.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in Moreno Valley

If you or your loved one was injured – or worse – killed in a hit-and-run accident, you’re likely to be overwhelmed in the aftermath. While you attend to the vital task of moving forward toward a full physical and emotional recovery, allow your hit-and-run accident lawyer to help guide your claim toward its best possible resolution. You may be concerned about a hit-and-run lawyer’s costs, but don’t let this dissuade you from seeking legal counsel.

A fatal car accident attorney can’t turn back the clock to make things the way they were before the car accident. However, we can help you obtain compensation for the awful, unexpected losses the crash caused in your life.

At Arash Law, our fatal car accident attorneys have witnessed firsthand that almost half of the injured individuals are left with permanent disabilities such as brain damage, paralysis, amputation injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions that substantially and destructively affect the lives of crash victims.

Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.