Pedestrian Injured in DUI Hit-and-Run Crash on Shellmound Street [Yville, CA]

Driver Arrested in Yville Pedestrian Accident on Shellmound Street

 
YVILLE, CA (January 30, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a pedestrian sustained injuries in a DUI hit-and-run crash on Shellmound Street.
 
The incident happened at around 1:17 p.m. in the 4400 block of Shellmound Street.
 
According to an Emeryville police spokesperson, an unidentified vehicle struck a pedestrian for still unknown reasons. Then, the vehicle driver abandoned the scene and fled the scene on foot.
 
Moreover, Alameda County Fire Department paramedics rushed the pedestrian to a hospital with major injuries.
 
Furthermore, officers managed to locate and arrest the suspect. Officers confirmed that the suspect will be facing felony DUI, fleeing the scene of a collision, and gun possession charges.
 
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 incident remained under active investigation.

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Avoiding Incidents Like Crash on Shellmound Street

 
Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter. However, reckless driving has not been in decline. In fact, the average risk of fatality for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle riding at 42 mph is 50%
 
The consequences of a serious accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts dispelled by an expert.
 
“The most valuable step you can take in response to a pedestrian crash is hiring a personal injury attorney,” says Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
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