According to the Garden Grove Police Department, a 77-year-old pedestrian man was struck and killed by a compact car in Garden Grove, and the suspect was arrested in Stanton after fleeing Thursday, August 11, 2022.

According to Sgt. Royce Wimmer of the police department, the fatal collision occurred at 12:06 p.m. in the 9500 block of Lampson Avenue.

The crash is considered a hit-and-run traffic collision involving a black Subaru Impreza.

The victim was found by the police lying in the street with serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital and later declared dead, according to Wimmer.

It was requested that anyone who may have seen this collision call Investigator Mihalik, at 714-741-5925.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A driver who leaves the scene of a fatal collision is almost always held accountable. As soon as the guilty party is found, they will be brought to justice.

Drivers who are careless and do not stop after hitting pedestrians are responsible for nearly one-fifth of all pedestrian fatalities. Hit-and-run drivers’ negligence and inattention cause 60% of pedestrian fatalities.

In the United States, there are more than 680,000 hit-and-run incidents each year, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Since 2009, hit-and-run fatalities have significantly increased by 7% annually.

In 2015, 11% of all traffic accidents were hit-and-run incidents. In 2009, hit-and-run drivers were responsible for at least 1,800 fatalities and more than 1300,000 injuries. In California last year, hit-and-run accidents resulted in 337 deaths.

These drivers frequently leave the scene because they are intoxicated, do not have a license, or are afraid of the consequences of their actions.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Following the death of a loved one, everything changes. Clients could include insurance companies and other businesses of a similar nature. Before filing any lawsuits, one should seek the advice of a lawyer.

During this time, it is encouraged for the Surviving Family Members to file wrongful death lawsuits. The surviving family members of a deceased person may file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for their loss of support and companionship, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Our hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law in Orange County will vigorously pursue financial compensation on behalf of the hit-and-run accident victims and their families. We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve the loss of a loved one calmly and peacefully.

Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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