Ventura Pedestrian’s Hit-and-Run Killing Ignites Discussion about Justice for Families Under California Civil Laws

With the holidays just behind us, we are reminded of the uptick in traffic accidents during the holiday season by the sad story of a Ventura family losing a loved one to a hit-and-run accident at the beginning of the year. According to local reports, an unidentified pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on the evening of Wednesday, January 4, 2024. Local law enforcement officers who responded to the call discovered a pedestrian victim dead at the scene of the accident. Officers described the victim as “a 75-year-old Ventura man.” The accident is said to have occurred on the west side of Ventura’s Harbor Boulevard, in a mostly residential area, which law enforcement officers described as “pretty rural.” The driver that killed the Ventura man fled the scene, and the fatal accident is now classified as a hit-and-run accident. Police indicated at the time of the news report that the suspect vehicle was still outstanding.

Legal Options for the Families of Ventura Residents Killed in Fatal Car Accidents

The recent hit-and-run accident in Ventura raises questions about options for justice for the families of victims of fatal car accidents. While a hit-and-run accident may lead to a driver being charged under California criminal laws, compensation for the family of the victim is not a focal point in criminal court. Indeed, to get compensation for the loss of a loved one in Ventura, certain family members of victims killed in car accidents must bring a separate lawsuit in civil court. California wrongful death laws entitle certain family members to compensation for the death of a loved one due to another person or business’s negligent actions or inactions. While nothing can replace the loved one, California wrongful death laws entitle certain surviving family members to compensation for their tragic loss.

If you lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence in Ventura, it is important to discuss your legal rights and options as soon as possible. The experienced Ventura car accident lawyers at Zavala Law, PC are here to help. The experienced Ventura car accident lawyers at Zavala Law, PC offer free and confidential consultations to learn about your case and to see if they can help to get you the justice you deserve. Contact the lawyers at Zavala Law, PC today for a free consultation.

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vcstar.com/story/news/local/2024/01/04/pedestrian-killed-in-ventura-hit-and-run-on-harbor-blvd/72109236007/