Shawn Jordan Died in a Sacramento Hit-and-Run After a Fleeing Driver Hit Him While Walking on Bike Lane

Sacramento, CA (June 25, 2024) – Shawn Jordan (18) died in a Sacramento hit-and-run after a vehicle hit him while walking on a bike lane on Walerga Road. According to the Sacramento Bee, the crash occurred on June 15.

Shawn Jordan died in a Sacramento hit-and-run after a vehicle hit him while walking on a bike lane on Walerga Road.

A Sacramento hit-and-run resulted in the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian, identified by the California Highway Patrol as Shawn Jordan.

Meanwhile, the CHP’s North Sacramento office announced on Tuesday that they have identified a suspect vehicle in the hit-and-run collision. 

According to the family of the victim, Shawn Jordan was walking in the bike lane along the guardrail, as the area lacked sidewalks when he was struck. The car then fled the scene, leaving Jordan with critical injuries on the road.

Unfortunately, despite being rushed to the hospital, Shawn Jordan succumbed to his injuries on June 20, four days after the crash.

Furthermore, police believe the vehicle is a red Mitsubishi Lancer, made between 2000 and 2003, with damage to the right front end. Specific damage may include a broken headlight, windshield, or passenger-side mirror. 

The car was also last seen traveling northbound on Walerga Road near Penwith Way around the time of the crash and was later observed heading east on Don Julio Boulevard.

Initially, authorities thought the vehicle was a Toyota Corolla, but new evidence has pointed to the Mitsubishi Lancer. 

Moreover, the police encourage anyone with information about this Sacramento hit-and-run involving Shawn Jordan to contact CHP’s North Sacramento office at 916-348-2300.

J&M Tip: Even if authorities can’t locate the motorist, you are still entitled to damages in a hit-and-run accident. In these situations, your attorney will assess your insurance coverage and decide which legal action is appropriate for you.

Google Map of Hit-and-Run Accident in Sacramento, CA

Determining Liability in a Sacramento Hit-and-Run Crash

If you’re involved in a hit-and-run accident that results in injuries and damages, you can seek compensation for expenses like medical bills and vehicle repairs. However, not everyone involved in an accident is eligible to pursue such claims. You have the right to file a claim if:

• Another party’s wrongful actions caused the accident.
• You suffered injuries in the crash.
• You have evidence to support your claim.

To successfully file a claim, you must demonstrate that your injuries were caused by the other party’s negligence. In personal injury law, proving negligence involves the following elements:

• The other party had a duty to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.
• They breached this duty, such as by violating a traffic law.
• The breach of duty caused the accident.
• The accident resulted in injuries and other damages.

To establish negligence, you need to provide essential evidence, such as photos of the accident, the police report, and other types of proof. A hit-and-run accident lawyer can assist by examining your case and using their resources and expertise to gather evidence and protect your rights.

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Jacoby & Meyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of Shawn Jordan in this Sacramento hit-and-run crash.

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Did You Know?

Approximately 600 kids and teenagers in the United States pass away from injuries sustained while crossing the street each year. Pedestrians made about one in eight of the children and teenagers under the age of twenty who died in crashes in 2020.

Moreover, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety, there were 238 fatal and injured pedestrians involved in crashes in Sacramento in 2021.  

 

More About Hit-and-Run Accidents 

In every part of managing a hit-and-run accident claim, we are available to assist you. We have you covered whether you need information to help a loved one or you’ve been in an accident. These are some commonly asked questions and their simple responses.

• Can I Receive Compensation for an Accident with a Rental Car in Sacramento?
• Does Insurance Cover Hit-and-Run Accidents?
• A 360 Degree Perspective on Hit-and-Run Accidents in California
• What is a Demand Package in a Sacramento Personal Injury Case?

Our objective is to arm you with the knowledge and data required to make wise choices and stand up for your interests at every stage of the claims procedure. Look over these resources to see if they can help you.

• How Does Investigation Work in Hit-and-Run Cases?
• The Aftermath of Hit-and-Run: Insights into Insurance Claims and Compensation
• 5 Types of Evidence to Prove a Hit-and-Run Crash

If you have any more questions, call us today at 800-500-0000 for a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you. With Jacoby & Meyers, you only need to pay us when we win your case.

Source:
Devastated Sacramento family asks public for answers after son is killed in hit & run, ERIN HEFT.

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