Visalia, CA — A hit-and-run collision on the night of Saturday, August 24, 2024, has left a man dead and police searching for the driver involved, according to KSEE.
The Visalia Police Department reported that officers, along with the Special Enforcement Unit, responded to the collision at around 11:20 PM in the area of Noble Avenue and Watson Street.
When officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Despite the efforts of first responders, the man succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released as authorities work to notify next of kin. The Visalia Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking any information from the public to help locate the vehicle and driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Motorists bear an added responsibility, known as the “Duty of Care,” towards pedestrians due to their heightened vulnerability in car accidents, often leading to pedestrian fatalities.
For those who have lost someone in a vehicular fatality, a Wrongful Death claim, made with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, can provide compensation to alleviate the financial strain of laying their loved one to rest.
If the at-fault driver evades legal consequences, compensation might still be accessible through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Seeking advice from a personal injury attorney can help ascertain the most suitable options in such circumstances.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
