A FedEx driver was arrested on July 30th, 2021, after crashing into another vehicle, leading Fairfield police officers on a hit-and-run pursuit into Cordelia. A witness of the hit and run stated that he observed a FedEx truck driving recklessly down a street when the delivery truck collided with another vehicle. The driver of the FedEx truck then drove away from the scene of the crash and headed westbound on I-80. Vacaville police then notified Fairfield authorities, who located the FedEx van on Travis boulevard before attempting a traffic stop. The driver of the FedEx vehicle continued with disregard to Fairfield authorities and police engaged in pursuit. The FedEx driver then headed towards Cordelia on Green Valley Road. The police eventually pursued him on foot until they apprehended the suspect. The suspect, Jason Robinson, 35 years old, was arrested on hit and run chargers and failure to yield to police.
Hit and Run Statistics
Hit and run accidents are not rare occurrences here in the United States. In 2015 there were 737,100 hit-and-run crashes (NHTSA, 2016). The 2,049 fatalities from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded (NHTSA, 2017). Luckily the disgruntled FedEx employee only harmed a parked car. However, most hit-and-run accidents aren’t so benign and usually involve another injured party. Below you can find some tips to use if you are the victim of a hit and run.
If you are involved in a hit and run, the first things you should do are.
- If someone is injured in the accident, call 911.
- Ask if there are any witnesses from the crash to help gather details to identify the driver.
- Report the incident to police and document a police report
- Seek out legal help to obtain compensation for your injuries, loss of property, and damages.
The incident on July 30th could’ve caused severe personal injury to innocent people, police, and the driver of the FedEx delivery van himself. Luckily there were no reported injuries, thanks to the cooperation of Vacaville and Fairfield police. The car owner that the driver of the FedEx slammed into will have to take up her claim with her insurance company. However, many others in her situation are not so lucky. Many of the victims from hit-and-run accidents face serious personal injury.
Suppose you have been injured because of a negligent driver in a hit-and-run accident You could be entitled to legal compensation that you need to pay for various expenditures such as medical bills. The road to recovery and legal settlement can be complex and challenging. That’s why you should seek help from our qualified team of accident attorneys at Eason and Tambornini, A Law Corporation. Our team of expert Fairfield car accident attorneys will work tirelessly to ease your stress during these unfortunate circumstances and get you the compensation you deserve. Visit our website or give us a call to schedule your FREE no-obligation consultation.
