Fairfield Pedestrian Accident Hospitalizes Injured Woman

Hit-and-Run on Travis Boulevard Causes Fairfield Pedestrian Accident

A Fairfield pedestrian accident occurred on August 5, when a woman was struck and injured by a vehicle. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Travis Boulevard and Phoenix Drive around 7:20 p.m., and was responded to by the officers with the Fairfield Police Department.

Injured Woman Taken to Hospital After Fairfield Pedestrian Accident

According to authorities, the suspect vehicle was a white four-door Mercedes. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. The injured woman was found awake and breathing before being transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation.

Vehicle Sought in Fairfield Pedestrian Accident With Injuries

Fairfield police are actively investigating this accident and searching for the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with information regarding the suspect vehicle or the incident is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department as the investigation continues.

Locating a Hit-and-Run Driver

After a hit-and-run incident, locating the responsible driver often requires a multi-faceted investigation. Accident lawyers and law enforcement work together using various methods, which include:

• Collaboration with Police: Attorneys closely coordinate with law enforcement, who gather evidence at the crash scene, interview witnesses, and examine physical clues like vehicle debris or skid marks. They may use tools such as license plate readers and statewide databases to expand the search.
• Eyewitness Testimony: Collecting statements from those who saw the crash, especially any details about the fleeing vehicle (such as make, model, color, or partial plate numbers), can be critical.
• Physical Evidence: Pieces of the suspect vehicle (like broken mirrors, paint transfers, or headlight fragments) left at the scene can be matched with vehicles found later. Photos and videos taken immediately after the collision also help.
• Video Surveillance: Footage from nearby traffic cameras, businesses, homes, or even dashcams of other drivers is analyzed for images of the incident or the suspect vehicle.

Auto Insurance That Covers Accident Injuries

If the fleeing driver involved in your accident is not located, uninsured/underinsured auto insurance is often your best option for compensation after a hit-and-run. This type of add-on auto insurance provides coverage when the driver is either underinsured, uninsured, or flees the scene and cannot be located. If you do not have this coverage but a member of your family does, their insurance can be used and does not affect the rates in the future. 

In this helpful video, accident attorney Ed Smith offers expert advice on choosing the right lawyer for your needs:

Fairfield Pedestrian Injury Attorney: Here to Help After an Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Fairfield pedestrian accident attorney dedicated to representing those hurt in local accidents. If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver or another party, you may be eligible to pursue a claim for your losses. For free and friendly advice or to discuss your case, call our office at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400. You can also reach out to us online. We’re here to answer your questions, review your situation, and help you understand your legal options.

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