San Francisco, CA – Woman Killed in Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash
San Francisco, CA (December 13, 2018) On the morning of December 12th, a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash happened at the intersection of Bush and Leavenworth streets. According to the reports, a vehicle struck a 58-year-old woman named Teresita Collins in the Nob Hill neighborhood. Emergency responders found Collins laying in the roadway and rushed her to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where she later died.
Witnesses revealed that the driver responsible got out of the car, looked at the pedestrian, got back in the car, and fled the scene. The driver was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, dark pants, and white shoes. The suspected vehicle is a dark colored sedan. The police are currently searching for the driver responsible.
We send our condolences to Collins’ family as they work through such a heartbreaking time.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The reason why almost 700,000 hit-and-run accidents occur every year in the United States is because drivers are afraid to face the consequences of their actions. Most of the time drivers commit civil wrongs by texting, driving while impaired, falling asleep at the wheel, speeding, or just not paying attention. Other times drivers have warrants out for their arrests, are in stolen vehicles, have no auto-insurance or vehicle registration.
Once the police find the driver responsible for this accident, Collins’ family could file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death attorney.
At Brady Law Group, we specialize in wrongful death lawsuits because we have the knowledge and legal expertise necessary to pursue all potential liable parties until our clients receive maximum compensation for their losses.If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, call 415-459-7300 to consult with our legal team today.
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.
