Woman Died In Antioch Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Contra Loma Boulevard and Buchanan Road
ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA (October 15, 2022) – A woman has tragically died in an Antioch hit-and-run car accident by the intersection of Contra Loma Boulevard and Buchanan Road.
Contra Costa County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday. A woman was walking when she was hit by a speeding driver that fled the scene of the collision.
Neighbors saw a woman down in the roadway and called the police. Firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the woman died due to her injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Antioch Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
California has one of the highest instances of hit-and-run collisions in the United States. According to AAA Foundation, “The current analysis found that both the rates of hit-and-run crashes and fatalities are increasing. 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.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident.
- Inclement weather
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. When a driver flees the scene of a collision that causes bodily injury or death, they could face criminal as well as civil liability. The family of any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. 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 Contra Costa County Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The person responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Do you need more information about an Antioch hit-and-run collision? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. 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.
