Fontana, CA (August 12th, 2023) – A 27 year-old woman was killed after being struck by a car in a fatal Fontana hit-and-run accident. The incident occurred around 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 12th, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Avenue.
Police responded to reports of the collision and arrived to find the victim, a pedestrian, with severe injuries. The driver of the vehicle had fled the scene, and did not stop to assist the woman.
Paramedics responded and provided prompt treatment to the woman, but her injuries were too severe and she died at the scene shortly after.
This fatal Fontana hit-and-run is under investigation by police.
Liability In Fontana Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision 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. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Fatal Fontana Hit-and-Run
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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