On Saturday, Sacramento Police responded to a hit-and-run scene involving a female pedestrian on Lemon Hill Avenue near Stockton Boulevard. When Sacramento police arrived on the scene, they found a severely injured female 87-year-old, Lien Dang, but no signs of the involved vehicle. Sacramento police stated that medical professionals pronounced Dang dead on the scene as a result of her injuries. Police are searching for the involved driver and urging anyone to call police at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.
Hit and Run Statistics
According to a 2015 study by NHTSA:
- There were a recorded 737,100 hit-and-run crashes.
- There is one hit-and-run accident every 43 seconds in the United States.
- Fleeing drivers accounted for 20% of all fatal hit-and-run accidents.
- There was a record high of 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in 2016.
How to Avoid Hit-and-Run Car Accidents for Pedestrians
- Always be alert and remain conscious of the vehicles nearby or routes that cars may suddenly drive through.
- When possible, avoid walking in or near the street. Some roads do not have sidewalks, and it’s recommended to avoid these streets entirely.
- Walking against traffic, walking against street traffic flow allows you to see oncoming vehicles. This will enable you to move and avoid oncoming cars.
- Look both ways before crossing the street. Teach children this rule by verbally announcing that they should look both ways before crossing the street. Additionally, if accompanied by younger children, it’s essential to hold their hands and walk across the road together as a guide for their protection.
- Wear bright-colored clothing while walking at night. Bright clothing helps you stand out against the darkness. It’s also recommended that you wear a reflective vest while walking or running at night so that cars can see you from further away.
The incident that occurred last Saturday on Lemon Hill Avenue is a tragedy. The Eason and Tambornini team sends our condolences to Lien Dang’s family. Suppose you or a family member is the victim of a hit and run that has resulted in a severe personal injury or wrongful death. You should seek legal assistance from a qualified wrongful death attorney Sacramento at Eason and Tambornini. Our team of expert attorneys has over 20 years of experience representing personal injury and wrongful death cases. Call us at (916) 438-1819 to schedule a FREE no-obligation consultation.
