Fremont, CA (July 13, 2021) – Officers with the Fremont Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a driver who caused a hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 30, leaving one man critically injured.
In a statement released on Monday, July 12, police said the victim has since died and identified him as 69-year-old Allen Sham. Sham was walking westbound along the right lane of Peralta Boulevard in the city’s Centerville district shortly after 10:15 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle that was approaching from behind. According to nearby surveillance footage obtained by traffic investigators, the dark-colored sedan most likely sustained moderate damage to its front bumper, hood, or windshield. The driver stopped briefly before backing up and turning right onto Dusterberry Way.
Police say the driver never exited their vehicle to check on Sham, who sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead last Wednesday.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Allen Sham.
Over the span of just one recent year, more than 33,000 traffic crashes resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways. Hundreds of lives are tragically lost each year on major thoroughfares and highways throughout the bustling city centers in Northern California, including San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, and beyond. Fatal pedestrian accidents are one of the most common contributors to vehicle fatalities in the Bay Area.
Serious pedestrian accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are all too common in California, especially in these busy cities comprising the Bay Area. When victims are injured in a pedestrian crash, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical issues, and exorbitant hospital bills. Oftentimes, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries. When this occurs, victims' grieving families are left to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties for months or even years.
However, the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a California wrongful death attorney. Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office strives to help victims and their families after they've suffered in an accident that's occurred through no fault of their own. At Halavanau Law Office in California, our San Francisco lawyers are committed to helping you get justice. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment. This is particularly true if their injuries were caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person.
Our legal team will gladly review the facts of your case, tailoring our advice to match your specific needs. We have years of experience when it comes to fighting for victims and their families, so you can rest assured that we will work to secure your entitled compensation. If you or a loved one has been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another party, reach out to our accident attorneys in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your consultation.
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