[10-02-2021] Dallas County, TX – Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Morocco Avenue

A pedestrian was brutally murdered in a hit-and-run accident in Dallas overnight Saturday, October 2.

The devastating accident happened just before 12:30 a.m., in the 900 block of Morocco Avenue.

The pedestrian was strolling when he was hit by a car.

The driver who was involved did not come to a halt and fled the scene.

Officers in Dallas discovered the man on the ground, and he was pronounced deceased at the spot.

The search for the driver involved in the fatal auto-pedestrian collision is still ongoing.

Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision Statistics

Approximately 3,700 people die every day in road accidents worldwide, making a total of 1.35 million deaths globally in a year. Between 20 and 50 million people every year suffer non-fatal injuries resulting from car accidents. Texas with population of 28,995,881 having fatal crashes of 3,294 resulting in 3,615 deaths which shows that deaths per 100,000 population is 12.5.

Traffic accident fatalities rose 8% across the nation in 2020, even as total miles driven fell sharply during last year’s pandemic-related shutdowns. The spike was even higher in Texas, with motor vehicle deaths rising by 9% across the Lone Star State.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Hit-And-Run in Dallas County

When you choose an Arash Law personal injury attorney to defend you after a hit-and-run accident, you are hiring a professional who is very informed about the applicable and relevant laws and procedural regulations that may impact your case greatly.

Our expert Texas attorney will know how to analyze a collision and determine who is at fault. You’ll develop a stronger understanding of what occurred during the accident and what your options are in the aftermath. Contact (888) 398-4017 for your free consultation or visit us on our website.