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Every year, California records nearly 130,000 hit-and-run accidents — and the state has the worst fatal hit-and-run rate in the nation. If you’ve been the victim of a hit and run in Fullerton, you’re not alone, and you’re not without options. Even when the other driver flees, there are legal pathways to recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and vehicle damage. As a personal injury firm that has represented thousands of accident victims across Orange County, Sky Law Group has helped hit-and-run victims in Fullerton fight back against unfair outcomes. Here’s what you need to know if this happens to you. Fullerton’s Hit-and-Run Problem: By the Numbers Fullerton is one of the busiest and most accident-prone cities in Orange County. According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) data, nearly 967 hit-and-run accidents have been reported in the Fullerton area in recent years. The city’s dense mix of freeway traffic from the 91 and 57 freeways, a large university population of over 40,000 students at Cal State Fullerton, and high-traffic corridors like Harbor Boulevard, Commonwealth Avenue, and Orangethorpe Avenue create conditions where hit-and-run incidents are especially common. Statewide, the numbers are alarming. According to AAA, California recorded 337 fatal hit-and-run crashes in 2023 — a 60% increase over the prior decade. California’s hit-and-run fatality rate of 10.5% is nearly double the national average of 6.3%. Hit-and-run rates spike after dark, peaking at 17% of all fatal crashes between 9 and 10 p.m. — the hours when Fullerton’s bar and […]