Emily Castaneda Died In Hesperia Hit-And-Run Car Accident Near The Intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Sycamore Street
HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA (June 26, 2022) – A woman identified as Emily Castaneda has died in a Hesperia hit-and-run car accident by Cottonwood Avenue and Sycamore Street.
San Bernardino County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday. Emily Castaneda fell onto the road and was then hit by a red 109 Chevrolet Trax.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, Emily Castaneda die due to the severity of her injuries.
The driver of the Chevy fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Hesperia Car Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to 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 reasons that a driver may flee the scene of a collision.
- The driver may not have been paying attention and failed to realize they hit someone.
- The driver may fear going to jail.
- The driver may have been intoxicated and become nervous.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver flees the scene of a collision, they could face criminal and civil liability. The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Hesperia Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Emily Castaneda. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Hesperia car accident? 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. 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.
