SACRAMENTO, CA (August 23, 2022) – Richard Albert Tam, 48, was identified by authorities as the man killed in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a call after midnight near La Mancha Way and Elder Court, where there were reports of a man lying on the road.
Emergency response found Tam suffering from major injuries due to a collision and transported him to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The vehicle that hit Richard Albert Tam fled the scene, and police have yet to release any information about possible vehicle or suspect descriptions.
Liability In Sacramento 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 Richard Albert Tam’s Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Richard Albert Tam. 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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