Rogelio Arellano, 62, Killed in Chula Vista Hit-and-Run Sunday
LOCATION: Chula Vista, CA
DATE OF INCIDENT: Sunday, March 11th
(March 12, 2018)- According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, a deadly hit-and-run pedestrian versus auto collision was reported Sunday evening at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Moss Street.
Chula Vista police officials responded to the collision which occurred at roughly 9:45 p.m.
Witnesses told authorities that the driver of a gray BMW struck the victim leaving the vehicle’s passenger rear view mirror at the scene also incurring major damage to the right bumper of the vehicle.
The victim was later identified as Rogelio Arellano, 62, of Chula Vista tragically suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead while in route to by ambulance to a hospital.
Per the article, the victim was confirmed to have lived on Moss Street in close proximity to where the incident took place.
The suspect, 28-year-old Guillermo Jimenez, turned himself in to police and admitted that he was driving the vehicle involved in the fatal crash. The Chula Vista man was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
Anyone with info is urged to phone the Chula Vista police at (619) 691-5151.
San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer
Drivers who flee the scene of a collision are not only criminals under California law, but they are cowards and are often times driving under the influence when they flee the scene of a collision. Based on this news report, the hit-and-run driver and suspect will be punished and given serious jail sentence on charges which will include vehicular manslaughter once located and arrested.
In such cases where negligence or wrongdoing may have been a factor, the surviving family members of the victim will be entitled to a lawsuit against the at-fault hit-and-run suspect. Family members of wrongful death victims are subject to compensation for damages including pain and suffering, funeral costs, and loss of championship.
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of a hit-and-run incident, contact our experienced San Diego wrongful death attorneys as we are here to provide you with the advice and guidance needed following a tragedy. We can be reached at 800-235-6801.
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