A Professional Corporation

call to schedule a free
initial consultation

Phone: 626-999-0735

Toll Free: 800-515-2183

call to schedule a free
initial consultation

Phone: 626-999-0735

Toll Free: 800-515-2183

English
Chinese
Español
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese

Man arrested and charged after fatal hit-and-run accident

On Behalf of | Feb 10, 2016 | Car Accidents

Hit-and-run accidents can cause unusually sharp emotional pain for the survivors because the identity of the responsible person may never be known. Also, the inability to identify the driver can prevent the recovery of damages. A recent hit-and-run car accident in Santa Ana had a more positive outcome thanks to quick work by local police.

According to reports, police and fire fighters were summoned to investigate the body of a male pedestrian lying in the roadway on South Fairview Street. Investigators concluded that he had been struck by a southbound vehicle while he was walking across Fairview Street. The man was declared dead at the scene.

Police said that three suspects were arrested shortly after the accident. A man was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and a probation violation. Police also arrested two female relatives of the alleged driver, and they were charged with accessory to a felony and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Police did not disclose how they were able to identify the driver, but a Santa Ana officer stated that police had found a vehicle with damage consistent with the accident.

The outcome of this case cannot be predicted at this time, but at least the dead man’s survivors will know who is responsible for their loved one’s death and may be able to successfully bring a claim for wrongful death damages. Anyone who has lost a loved one in similar circumstances may wish to consult a lawyer who specializes in such cases to determine whether a claim for damages is worth pursuing.

Source: Orange County Register, “Three arrested in connection with Santa Ana fatal hit and run,” Louis Casiano, Jan. 25, 2016

Post Type:

Anchor Text: car accident

Keywords: hit and run, damages

Primary Target URL: /personal-injury/auto-accidents/

Additional Resources: Orange County Register, “Driver charged in fatal hit-run in Santa Ana,” city News Service, Jan. 27, 2016

DIRECTIONS:

Portions of this template are locked from editing and cannot be deleted. Please ensure the format of your post meets the guidelines. If you have any issues, do not hesitate to contact us.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN “.docx” FORMAT

FILE NAMING FORMAT:

[ALLOYID]-[ASSIGNMENT NAME]-[WRITERID].docx

**All information can be found in the assignment on the CDS Portal**

Example: 001-1234567_20130101_1-10-272701.docx

Consumer Attorneys | California
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Attorney Member
Super Lawyers | Rising Stars
Avvo Ratings. Guidance. The Right Lawyer.
American Association for Justice
Public Citizen
Public Justice
Pasadena Bar Association Founded 1917
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Archives

FindLaw Network

Quick Contact Form

contact us today
Rated By Super Lawyers Michael A. Killackey SuperLawyers.com

Firm Headquarters

Killackey Law Offices, APC
200 South Garfield Avenue
Suite 108
Alhambra, CA 91801

Toll Free: 800-515-2183
Phone: 626-999-0735
Alhambra Law Office