[11-01-2021] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Hit-and-Run on J Street

A hit-and-run crash in Midtown Sacramento leaves one unidentified woman dead on early Monday morning, November 1st.

The deadly crash transpired at approximately 12:45 a.m. on J Street between 28th and 29th Streets. Authorities found the unidentified woman lying on the road. Witnesses said that people told the driver to pull over, but the suspect drove away from the scene instead.

The woman sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the woman has not been disclosed.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. Local authorities are actively pursuing the hit-and-run driver.

Witnesses that can give more information about the crash or the suspect’s whereabouts are urged to contact the Sacramento police department at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357).

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Pedestrians have died at a disproportionately high rate in traffic accidents over the last three decades. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%. It’s also more convenient to leave the scene of a pedestrian accident by walking away. It’s a crime in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. Sadly, hit-and-runs still happen daily in the United States.

The circumstances in which most pedestrian accidents occur leave pedestrians completely defenseless and vulnerable. Sadly, hit-and-runs still happen daily in the United States. A total of 2,049 people died as a result of hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2016. There were approximately 682,000 hit-and-runs in the United States in a given year. Hit-and-run drivers frequently strike pedestrians and flee the scene of the crime.

Sacramento County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims

Hit-and-run accidents can leave victims seriously injured or killed, and dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming. While you focus on getting better physically and emotionally, let your hit-and-run accident lawyer help you navigate your case toward a successful conclusion.

If you’re worried about the costs of hiring a hit-and-run lawyer, don’t let that stop you from doing so. When you hire a Sacramento County hit-and-run accident attorney from Arash Law, you can rest assured that they will vigorously defend your rights and interests while also making sure that the negligent party is held liable.

Our dedicated legal team has decades of experience fighting for the rights of accident victims just like you. We’re available to help 24 hours a day and seven days a week, so please don’t hesitate to call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to discuss your accident with a lawyer for hit and run cases.