Tragic Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99 Kills Pedestrian [Hazel Dell, WA]

Hazel Dell, WA (December 3, 2023) On Saturday morning, a pedestrian lost their life after a tragic hit-and-run crash on Highway 99.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal auto-pedestrian crash happened around 12:44 a.m. on Northeast Highway 99 near the intersection with Northeast 82nd Street.

Reports say that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, then the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid to the fallen victim.

First responders found the pedestrian dead at the scene.

Authorities have informed the victims family and are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remains at large.

Deputies are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim in the hit-and-run crash on Highway 99. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99 Led to Lost of Life

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating.

The pain gets worse if you still have to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. When this happens, you need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

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However, it is better to understand that there is a time limit for the bereaved to take legal action in a wrongful death case. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Also, it is essential to know that these time limitations vary from state to state and case to case.

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