Santa Ana, CA- Suspect Arrested in Hit-and-Run on Standard Ave. Near Edinger Ave.

Santa Ana, CA (April 25, 2019)- Officials arrested 38-year-old Alberto Solano Diaz for felony DUI and hit-and-run following a crash in which Diaz allegedly killed a pedestrian on Wednesday.

According to reports, the accident occurred on Standard Avenue near Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana at around midnight. Surveillance cameras captured footage of the suspect fleeing from his damaged vehicle as the injured woman lay in the middle of the roadway.

A southward traveling police officer stopped on Standard Avenue after finding the woman lying in the street. She sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital via ambulance.

The suspect was located and found to be under the influences of substances. He was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run and DUI causing injury. His vehicle, which had sustained major front-end damage, was also located.

Officials are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or have additional information to contact Cpl. Brett Nelson at 714-245-8208.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time.  We hope for a full recovery.

When Suspects Flee the Scene of a Crash in California

When you are injured in a hit-and-run accident, anger probably is the first and most powerful emotion you’ll experience. When someone hits another person with their vehicle, they are required to remain at the site and cooperate with officials. When this person flees the scene, they not only flee their legal responsibilities; they also are running away from their responsibility to face up to their victim and acknowledge their fault.

Police frequently apprehend hit and run drivers in California. If you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run accident, you deserve the support of an experienced accident attorney. The Brady Law Group has been aiding accident victims in receiving the compensation they deserve for almost three decades. Call us at 866-478-6483 to learn how our skilled attorneys can help you receive what you deserve.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.