[05-30-2021] Sacramento County, CA – Pedestrian Dead After a Hit-and-Run Accident on Norwood Avenue

An unidentified man was killed after a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Norwood Avenue on Sunday night, May 30.

The fatal hit-and-run accident took place in the 4200 block of Norwood Avenue at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The man was struck by an unspecified vehicle in Norwood for unclear reasons. The driver did not stop to help the victim and drove away. Emergency personnel later arrived and found the victim lying on the roadway with life-threatening injuries.

Unfortunately, the victim was unable to survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver. Witnesses that can give information about the suspect’s identity and whereabouts are urged to contact the Sacramento Police Department’s dispatch center at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357).

Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run 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. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents occur every minute in the U.S.

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. Common reasons why hit-and-run drivers flee the scene are intoxication, driving without a license, and fear of getting arrested if they remain.

Pedestrians are common victims of hit-and-run accidents. It’s because they are completely defenseless and vulnerable in the event of someone else’s negligence in the circumstances in which most pedestrian accidents occur. Hit-and-run drivers cause one in five pedestrian accidents. Sixty percent of people killed in hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accidents in Sacramento County

The sudden death of a loved one can be quite devastating for the victim’s family. It may leave them vulnerable to manipulation by both insurance companies and other parties. To avoid this, it is necessary to have an attorney by your side to fight for your rights.

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.

Arash Law’s experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have extensive expertise and knowledge representing California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accident cases. We have an intimate understanding of the law that applies in such circumstances.

We take the time to get to know our clients and their cases in intimate detail, enabling us to obtain the most favorable settlements or jury verdicts possible for our clients. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to discuss your accident with a lawyer for hit-and-run cases.