Stockton, CA – Woman Struck, Killed While Putting Gas in Her Vehicle

Stockton, CA (August 18, 2018) – In a bizarre and tragic story, a woman in Stockton died while putting gas in he car on Friday morning.  The crash occurred just after 1:00 am on the 8th Street off ramp.  While the woman was on the side of the road with her vehicle, another vehicle came along, striking the woman.

The vehicle fled following the collision.  When officials arrived at the crash site, the suspect was no longer on scene.  The woman, suffering from critical injuries, was rushed to a hospital where she later died.  Police have not released the identity of the deceased woman pending notification of her next of kin.

Officials are looking for a Chevy cargo van believed to have damage to its front right lighting assembly and possibly missing a mirror on the right side as well.  Anyone with any information should alert authorities immediately. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Stockton Fatal Accident

Police will continue to search for the hit-and-run driver.  When the driver is located, they will face criminal charges for leaving the scene of an accident.  Depending on the results of the crash investigation, the driver may also face civil liability for the crash.   Drivers in California have a legal obligation to remain at the scene of a crash.  If a person is injured in the crash, it may be a felony not to remain on scene.

Complications sometimes arise when the hit-and-run driver is never located.  In these cases, the injured victims may wonder if they will ever receive compensation for their injuries.  This is where a good personal injury attorney comes into play.  Your attorney will help identify and recover from any available insurance policy.  You should never have to feel like your injuries will go unnoticed.

At the Brady Law Group, our passion is helping clients.  We work hard to ensure that every client is legally protected when they have been the victim of someone else’s negligence.

We offer free consultations.  To speak with one of our attorneys, call us today at 866-478-6483.

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 for all those involved in the accident.