Horrific Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99 Leaves Man Dead [Merced County, CA]

Merced County, CA (October 16, 2023) On Sunday morning, a 49-year-old man lost his life after a disastrous hit-and-run crash on Highway 99.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the tragic pedestrian crash happened around 6:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 99 and Plainsburg Road.

Reports say that the victim exited his vehicle and attempted to cross the highway, that is when a semi-truck sideswiped the pedestrian.

Officials say that the victim was struck by 2 other vehicles after the initial crash, both vehicles fled the scene without stopping.

Meanwhile, the big rig driver stayed at the scene. Authorities say that the 49-year-old man died at the scene.

Authorities are investigating the tragic pedestrian crash as a felony hit-and-run.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of the man who died in the hit-and-run crash on Highway 99.. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Fatality in Tragic Pedestrian Crash on Plainsburg Road

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.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred because of the untimely death.

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 When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid.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.

Facing the Aftermath of the Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99

Talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers if you lost a loved one in a hit-and-run crash. Our legal experts will guide you on a possible wrongful death claim.

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