Kenneth Wassennar II (Full Name: Kenneth Edward Wassennar II) Killed In Fullerton Hit-And-Run Car Accident By the Intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Southgate Avenue
FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA (June 30, 2022) – A man identified as Kenneth Wassennar II has tragically died in a Fullerton hit-and-run car accident by Harbor Boulevard and Southgate Avenue.
Orange County police officers are saying that the accident took place around 1:30 a.m. on Monday. Kenneth Edward Wassennar II was in the road when he was hit by a white Dodge Charger and then a Jeep Wrangler.
A few minutes later, he was later hit by a Honda Civic. All of the drivers fled the scene of the collision. Paramedics were called to the scene. But Kenneth Wassennar II was beyond medical support and later died due to his injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Fullerton Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in hit-and-run collisions every year. According to the AAA Foundation, “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 hit-and-run collision.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Distracted driving
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. When a driver is involved in a collision, they must remain at the scene and contact police. If a driver flees the scene of a collision causing bodily injury or death, they could face criminal and civil charges. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that died in a car 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, many drivers will fight 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.
Liability In Fullerton Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Kenneth Wassennar II. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The three drivers involved in this crash should come forward and turn themselves in.
Have you or someone that you care about been involved in a hit-and-run collision? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
