A Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Santa Ana Left a Woman in Critical Condition Santa Ana, CA (May 2, 2023) – A woman suffered critical injuries after being stuck in an apartment complex hit by a driver. According to KTLA5, the accident was reported around 10:20 pm on Monday. A woman was critically injured in a …
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DUI Accidents in Coachella Valley: How Likely Is It to Find a Hit-and-run Driver?
In 2020, 14 deaths and fatal injuries from hit-and-run accidents in the Coachella Valley. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of hit-and-run offenders are arrested and charged with crimes with legal consequences. According to authorities, a hit-and-run case may only be concluded if you have details of the suspect’s car and a witness to the crash. …
Cesar Tlatelpa Identified as the Fatality in a Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield, CA
Cesar Tlatelpa Died at the Scene in Bakersfield Hit-and-Run Crash Bakersfield, CA (May 1, 2023) – Cesar Tlatelpa (43) of Bakersfield was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash in Lamont. According to Bakersfield Now, the crash occurred at 8:11 p.m on April 13, 2023. Cesar Tlatelpa was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver …
Four Steps To Win a Hit-and-Run Case in Burbank
Over the past few years, there have been a number of hit-and-run accidents in Burbank. Regardless of whether you are a safe and defensive driver, there is still a chance that you may be involved in a hit-and-run accident due to another driver’s negligence. If you are involved in a hit-and-run in Burbank and want …
What Do in a Hit-and-Run Parked Car Situation?
Regardless of how careful you are, there are unfortunate cases where a driver hits your vehicle and leaves the scene without taking responsibility for the damages. This incident is considered a hit-and-run misdemeanor. When this happens, you may pursue a claim against the driver if the authorities identify them. However, there are instances where you …
What are the Hit-and-run laws in California?
A car accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be frustrating and overwhelming. It becomes more challenging when the party at fault leaves the scene. This scenario is considered a hit-and-run case. In California, there were 1,939 hit-and-run crashes recorded in 2019. Because of the high number of hit-and-run accidents, the state has enacted hit-and-run …
A 360 degree perspective on Hit-and-Run Accidents in California
California is marked as the deadliest State for Hit-and Run Accidents. For the record, California shares about 17% of hit-and-run accidents that occurred within the country from 2010 to 2019. By knowing anything and everything about Hit-and-run accidents, we might just shift from the highest rate of cases down to the lowest count. Understanding the …
Hit and Run Investigation Process in California 2024
Being involved in a car accident can cause drastic changes in your life. Sometimes, there are cases where the driver at fault leaves the scene of the incident. When this happens, you might wonder if you can locate and sue the driver. Investigations for hit-and-run cases take days or months to be resolved, depending on …
Is A Hit And Run A Felony In California?
Car accidents are usually related to civil liability, which includes discussions over compensation and insurance rates. However, some cases, like hit-and-run accidents, can lead to criminal charges. Although, this can greatly depend on your state’s traffic laws. This leads to the question: is a hit-and-run a felony in California? Generally, hit-and-run is a criminal offense …
Alberto Leal and Lashonda Davis Identified as Fatalities in a Hit-and-Run Crash in South Los Angeles, CA
A Fleeing Driver Crashed into an Encampment and Killed Alberto Leal and Lashonda Davis in South Los Angeles South Los Angeles, CA (August 3, 2022) – Alberto Leal (44) and Lashonda Davis (43) were identified as the fatalities in a hit-and-run crash on their encampment on West 52nd Place and South Flower Street in South …
110 Freeway Hit-and-Run Accident Injured a Motorcycle Officer in Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Motorcycle Officer Suffered Injuries in a 110 Freeway Hit-and-Run Crash Los Angeles, CA (July 28, 2022) – A 110 Freeway hit-and-run accident near the 105 Freeway interchange left a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) motorcycle officer with injuries. According to KTLA 75, the crash happened at around 8:06 pm on Thursday. An …
Diana Hernandez Identified as Fatality in Hit-and-Run Crash in Fresno, CA
56-Year-Old Diana Hernandez Killed in Fresno Hit-and-Run Crash Fresno, CA (July 25, 2022) – Diana Hernandez (56) of Fresno was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash on Tulare near Eighth Street in Fresno. According to The Fresno Bee, the officers found the victim around 9:00 pm on Sunday. Authorities found Diana Hernandez unconscious …
John Winter Identified as Fatality in Hit-and-Run Crash in Oxnard, CA
John Winter Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash involving a Suspected DUI Driver in Oxnard Oxnard, CA (July 22, 2022) – John Winter (58) of Santa Barbara was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash on Rose Avenue and Tiesa Lane in Oxnard. According to VC Star, the crash was reported around 3:30 am on Sunday. …
Lorraine Naranjo Identified as Victim in Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Whittier, CA
Pedestrian Lorraine Naranjo Fatally Struck in Whittier Hit-and-Run Crash Whittier, CA (July 19, 2022) – Lorraine Naranjo (53) was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash on Leffingwell Road and Corley Drive in Whittier. According to CBS News, the crash happened around 10:15 pm on Monday. A car fatally struck Lorraine Naranjo and her …
Freddy Perez Identified as Victim in Mission Hills Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Los Angeles, CA
Motorcyclist Freddy Perez Killed in Mission Hills Hit-and-Run Accident in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA (July 17, 2022) – Freddy Perez (30) of Granada Hills was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles. According to Patch, the accident happened around 11:45 pm on Saturday. A motorcyclist identified as Freddy Perez was …
River Park Hit-and-Run Accident Left a Bicyclist in Critical Condition in Fresno, CA
A Bicyclist Suffered Severe Injuries in a River Park Hit-and-Run Crash in Fresno Fresno, CA (July 15, 2022) – A River Park hit-and-run accident at the Blackstone and Nees Avenues intersection left a bicyclist with significant injuries. According to Newsbreak, the crash happened before 10:30 pm on Thursday. A male bicyclist is in critical condition …
Robert Danforth Identified as Fatality in a Hit-and-Run Crash in Oroville, CA
A Hit-and-Run Crash in Oroville Killed Pedestrian Robert Danforth Oroville, CA (July 8, 2022) – Robert Danforth (37) of Oroville was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash in Oroville. According to Action News Now, the crash happened around 4:00 am on Tuesday. Robert Danforth was found dead at the scene of the incident. …
Sonoma County Hit-and-Run Accident Left a Pedestrian in Critical Condition near Santa Rosa, CA
A Pedestrian Suffered Serious Injuries in a Sonoma County Hit-and-Run Accident near Santa Rosa Sonoma County, CA (July 11, 2022) – A Sonoma County hit-and-run accident at the Stony Point Road and Butler Avenue intersection hospitalized a pedestrian in critical condition. According to KRON 4, the crash happened on Sunday night within an unincorporated area …
Brett Mitchell Identified as Fatality in a Hit-and-Run Crash in Bellflower, CA
Motorcyclist Brett Mitchell Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash involving an SUV in Bellflower Bellflower, CA (July 3, 2022) – Brett Mitchell (32) was identified as the fatality in a hit-and-run crash in Bellflower. According to Press-Telegram, the incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 pm on Saturday. An SUV crossed into Mitchell’s path and struck him. The SUV …
Shawnkel Washington Identified as Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Resident Shawnkel Washington Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident in Pico-Union Los Angeles, CA (July 4, 2022) – Shawnkel Washington (27) of Los Angeles was identified as the victim of a hit-and-run accident in Pico-Union. According to ABC7, the incident reportedly occurred around 2:20 am on Saturday. Washington died at the scene after being …
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