Hit-and-Run Driver Flees From Scene of Pedestrian Fatality
A pedestrian fatality accident recently occurred in Rancho Cordova after a woman was struck by a fleeing driver. The crash happened on southbound Sunrise Boulevard at the on-ramp that leads to Highway 50 westbound at around 2:00 a.m. Officers with the Rancho Cordova Police Department responded to the call and located the abandoned vehicle at the crosswalk where the woman was walking. She had suffered serious trauma from the collision and was pronounced dead at the accident scene by medics with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
Driver Sought After Fleeing Pedestrian Fatality Accident
The hit-and-run driver is still being sought in the incident. An investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, including the gathering of evidence as well as interviews conducted with witnesses. When the family of the deceased has been notified, the name of the pedestrian who was struck and killed will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities Seek Help From the Public
Authorities are asking that those who saw the accident as it happened or have any other information regarding it to call the Traffic Unit of the Rancho Cordova police at (916) 875-9632.
Hit-and-Run Drivers
No one said it was easy to locate a hit-and-run driver. However, we feel it is our duty to work hard finding the person who committed an egregious act of negligence such as fleeing the scene of a pedestrian fatality accident. When someone dies in this way, the grieving family is left behind and confused and angry because the person who caused the death refuses to take responsibility.
Over the years, we have successfully located a number of hit-and-run drivers. We do this by performing a thorough investigation to collect the evidence needed to find them. When the driver is found, they can be held responsible through their insurance company or by taking them to court when the family files a wrongful death claim against them. By filing such a claim, the family can recover:
- Wages the deceased would have earned until retirement age, along with pension, insurance benefits and others
- The cost of the funeral and burial expenses
- The surviving spouse can recover compensation for loss of consortium, love and affection
- Children can recover damages for the loss of nurturing and guidance
- Loss of household services is recoverable such as cooking, lawn care, etc.
Insurance Coverage Can Help
If the fleeing driver isn’t found, the loss can be covered by an uninsured/underinsured policy. These auto insurance add-ons cover someone if they are driving, on a motorcycle or bicycle or are walking when the accident occurs. Using this insurance policy does not affect the rates in the future.
Wrongful Death Attorneys in Rancho Cordova
I’m Ed Smith, a Wrongful Death Attorney in Rancho Cordova. When a loved one dies because another person or entity was negligent, your family may wish to find out whether they can file a wrongful death claim to recover damages. You are welcome to contact us at (800) 404-5400 or (916) 921-6400 for free and friendly advice from our injury lawyers. An online form to contact us is available also.
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