San Marcos, CA – Helen Gomez Hit-And-Run Crash On Smilax Rd
San Marcos, CA (April 20, 2019) – A fatal crash with a pedestrian is the result of an alleged hit-and-run accident. The incident happened on Smilax Rd late Monday evening, April 15.
Officials have identified the pedestrian as 61-year-old San Marcos resident, Helen Gomez.
Sources say that Gomez was walking her dog on Smilax Rd when a vehicle struck her for an unknown reason. The identity of the driver has yet to be released to the public.
The case is still ongoing, and more information will be released as it progresses.
We want to offer our condolences to the family of the victim whose life was lost in the accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Statistics show that hit-and-run collisions are more common in California than any other state. In 2016, there were 337 recorded hit-and-run collisions, all of which resulted in at least one death in the state.
On the national level, there were 2,049 deaths due to hit-and-runs. This is a significant number and shows the prevalence of this type of accident.
The Brady Law Group has over 30 years of experience helping the residents of California with their pedestrian accident claims.
Our firm provides state-of-the-art reanimation services to our clients that can recreate a scene accurately to help prove your claims.
Our clients are important to us, and we want to help you regain lost compensation. Contact our offices now at (866) 478-6483 to discuss your case with one of our experienced California pedestrian accident attorneys as soon as possible.
Note:Â 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:Â 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.
