[05-14-2026] Imperial County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in El Centro

A pedestrian was killed following a hit-and-run crash in El Centro on Thursday night, May 14, 2026. According to the El Centro Police Department, officers responded to the incident at around 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and...

[05-11-2026] Sonoma County, CA – Man in Wheelchair Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Santa Rosa

A man in a wheelchair was killed following a hit-and-run crash in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026. According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, officers responded around 2:47 p.m. to the incident at West College Avenue and...

[05-04-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Van Nuys

A 40-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, on Monday night, May 4, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:07 p.m. at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard...

[04-21-2026] Kern County, CA – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield

A woman was killed after a hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield on Tuesday night, April 21, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident was reported at around 9:08 p.m. in the 1500 block of Feliz Drive. Officers arrived at...

[04-16-2026] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Oceanside

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oceanside early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026. According to the Oceanside Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:15 a.m. in the area of Mission Avenue and Mesa Drive. A The victim...

[04-07-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Modesto

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Stanislaus County on Tuesday night, April 7, 2026. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. near the intersection of Claribel Road and Langworth Road, just outside Modesto. Authorities reported that the victim...

Is Leaving The Scene Of An Accident A Crime?

In California, leaving the scene of an accident without stopping, sharing information, or reporting it is a crime under the Vehicle Code. The offense can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on whether the crash caused injury, death, or property...

[02-21-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Santa Maria

A 46-year-old woman from Nipomo was killed after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Santa Maria on Saturday night, February 21, 2026. According to the Santa Maria Police Department, officers responded just before midnight to the intersection of Bunny...

[01-09-2026] Orange County, CA – Woman in Wheelchair Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on N. Grand Ave.

A 55-year-old woman in a wheelchair, identified as Sabrina D., was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Ana, Friday evening, January 9, 2026. The Santa Ana Police Department said the crash occurred around...

[12-31-2025] Sonoma County, CA – Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Pickup Truck at Morgan Street and College Avenue in Santa Rosa

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck in a crosswalk at Morgan Street and College Avenue in Santa Rosa on Wednesday evening, December 31, 2025. According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, officers responded to...

[11-19-2025] Contra Costa County, CA – 64-Year-Old Man Dies After Hit-and-Run Collision at A Street and W. 18th Street in Antioch

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Antioch on Wednesday night, November 19, 2025. Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. The collision occurred at the intersection of A Street and W. 18th Street around...

[11-19-2025] Sacramento County, CA – Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash Near Fruitridge and Power Inn Roads

A man was killed after being hit by a vehicle near Fruitridge and Power Inn roads in South Sacramento on Wednesday night, November 19, 2025. The Sacramento Police Department responded around 9:15 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck in...

What Is A Hit-And-Run Accident?

A hit-and-run accident involves a crash in which the driver leaves the scene without stopping to provide information or assist the other involved parties. When you hear “hit-and-run,” you might picture a dramatic high-speed chase or a devastating accident with...

Should I Get A Lawyer After A Hit-and-Run?

There are many accidents, but one of the most confusing is hit-and-runs. VC 20002(a) CVC states that drivers involved in accidents resulting in property damage or injuries must stay at the scene, and leaving without calling the authorities or rendering...

Help! I Was The Victim Of A Hit-And-Run Accident

TL;DR: A hit-and-run under California Vehicle Code occurs when a driver leaves the scene without stopping and providing required information after causing property damage or injury. Victims often face medical bills and lost wages, and compensation may come from uninsured...

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