[09-27-2021] Bexar County, TX – One Man Killed By a Hit And Run Driver At Navarro and College Streets

An unidentified 41-year-old man was killed after a deadly pedestrian accident at Navarro and College streets on Monday night, September 27.

The deadly accident transpired at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the area of Navarro and College Streets. The unidentified man was struck by a passing vehicle under unclear circumstances. The driver reportedly stopped before speeding away again.

The vehicle that struck the man was described by witnesses as a “dark-colored or black Dodge Charger. Witnesses claim that the hit-and-run driver stopped after hitting the pedestrian but drove away again.

A description of the driver’s appearance and his identity is unavailable at the moment. Unfortunately, the unidentified man was killed in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

Meanwhile, authorities in San Antonio are still looking for the driver that killed him. Local authorities are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver.

The suspect will most likely be apprehended and face hit-and-run charges after getting caught. The medical examiner was still working on notifying the victim’s family as of Tuesday morning.

Hit And Run Car Accidents Statistics

The only thing more infuriating than being in an accident that’s not your fault is watching the driver flee the scene, and it’s unfortunately not all that uncommon. There are more than one hit-and-run crash happens every minute on America’s roads.

Texas ranks 8th in the country among states with the highest hiit-and-run crashes. 2,049 deaths occurred from hit-and-run crashes during 2016, that number is both a record high and a 60 percent increase from 2009, according to the release. Hit-and-run deaths in the U.S. have increased an average of 7.2 percent each year since 2009.

AAA researchers examined common characteristics in hit-and-run crashes and found that an average of 682,000 hit-and-run crashes occurred each year since 2006. The report found that 65 percent of people killed in hit-and-run crashes were pedestrians or bicyclists.

Bexar County Wrongful Death Attorneys for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

If you lost a loved one from a deadly crash, you have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of a Bexar County wrongful death attorney. You do not have to endure the costs and liabilities of the accident merely because the driver fled the scene. Losing a loved one isn’t easy, but you don’t have to go through this alone.

The last thing you want is to navigate legal matters to get compensated for your loss. At Arash Law, we are committed to investigating your accident case and helping you navigate the legal process. Our wrongful death lawyers will help you understand your options to secure your full financial recovery.

At Arash Law, our skilled wrongful death attorneys can evaluate your case and go through all of your legal alternatives with you. Call us at (888) 398-4017 or email us to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can assist you.