Pedestrian Died In Coalinga Hit-And-Run Enterprise Box Truck Accident On Interstate 5
COALINGA, CALIFORNIA (June 24, 2022) – One person has died in a Coalinga hit-and-run box truck accident along Interstate 5 not far from Highway 41.
Fresno County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The driver of an Enterprise rental box truck hit a person and then fled the scene of the collision.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly they died due to the severity of their injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Coalinga Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run car accidents. According to the AAA, “There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds. The 2,049 fatalities that resulted from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded (NHTSA, 2017).” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a Coalinga hit-and-run car accident.
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
It is illegal to flee the scene of any collision that results in bodily injury or death. Any driver that is involved in an injury collision must remain at the scene of the collision until police arrive. If a driver flees the scene of a collision, they could face criminal as well as civil liability. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that died in a Coalinga hit-and-run accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, insurance companies will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Hit-And-Run Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in.
Do you need more information about a California hit-and-run car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
