[05-18-2021] San Francisco County, CA – 1 Killed, 3 Injured After a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash near the Civic Center

One person was killed while three others were injured after a hit-and-run crash near the Civic Center on Tuesday night, May 18.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Polk and Hayes streets along the back of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

Multiple vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. A Chevrolet Avalanche truck collided with an Audi A6 before hitting two pedestrians.

Two people from the Audi were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The male pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was also rushed to an area hospital.

The pedestrian that was struck was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 29-year-old Lovisa Svallingson.

The Chevy driver did not stop to wait for authorities and fled the scene. Local authorities are currently pursuing the suspect.

Witnesses who can provide helpful information about the accident are encouraged to call the Police Department’s tip line at (415) 575-4444 or send a tip by text message to TIP411 with “SFPD” start of the message.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Drivers are legally required to stop at the scene of an accident and provide contact information. If they don’t, it is a crime within itself. Common reasons why hit-and-run drivers flee the scene are intoxication, driving without a license, and fear of getting arrested if they remain. 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.

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that an estimated 38,000 people were killed in U.S. motor vehicle accidents in 2019, while over 2 million people were injured. Car accidents are one of the leading factors of injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,304 recorded fatal car accidents in California in 2017.

San Francisco County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

If you lost a loved one or sustained a severe injury in a car crash because of another driver’s carelessness and negligence, you have a legal right to hold that driver accountable for their actions. One step that many families find helpful after losing a loved one in a car accident is meeting with a compassionate fatal car accident attorney.

A wrongful death car accident lawsuit can also help pay for the high medical expenses and other costs incurred due to the crash. It can also help provide financial support for those who have lost income because of an injury or an unforeseen death.

Attorneys from Arash Law will vigorously fight for their client’s rights and best interests while ensuring that the liable party will be held accountable for their negligence. The dedicated hit and run attorneys at Arash Law are committed to helping you recover from the damages you’ve suffered.

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.