1 Dead in Ceres Pedestrian Accident on 1400 Hatch Road
CERES, CA (October 20, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a horrific hit-and-run crash on 1400 Hatch Road killed 1 person.
The incident happened at about 3:10 a.m. in the 1400 block of Hatch Road.
According to reports, a hit-and-run driver of a tractor-trailer rig struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian.
When the authorities arrived, they located the victim in an eastbound lane with major injuries. However, despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian was declared dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the victim’s identity remained undisclosed due to pending family notification.
Ceres Police’s Traffic Unit Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) confirmed that the vehicle that hit the man was a tractor-trailer believed to be red with a gray or silver box trailer.
Witnesses said that the driver initially stopped after striking the man, went out of the cab to check on him went back in, and left the scene, driving eastbound on Hatch Road.
Furthermore, the authorities urged any witnesses to the collision to call Officer Aaron Pinon at (209) 538-5678 or by email at [email protected].
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.
Moving Forward after Horrific Hit-and-Run Crash on 1400 Hatch Road
While the loss of a dear one is irreversible, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
Filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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