Napa County, CA (August 25, 2023) A pedestrian was injured when a car struck him and continued driving on Sunday morning. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Lester Alberto Valenzuela, of Vallejo, has since been found and arrested, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office.
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The sheriff’s office said the hit-and-run collision occurred around 12:49 a.m. on Sunday on Highway 29 near Kimberly Drive. A 59-year-old man was walking on Highway 29 when he was hit by a Pontiac Vibe. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Valenzuela was detained by sheriff’s deputies around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. He was booked into the Napa County Jail at approximately 5:00 p.m. with a felony count of leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Liability In Napa County Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Napa County Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the person injured in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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