Richard Cortez Killed in Franklin Boulevard Pedestrian Crash [Sacramento, CA]

Richard Cortez Killed in Franklin Boulevard Pedestrian Crash [Sacramento, CA]

Sacramento Police Searching Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash near 26th Avenue

Sacramento, CA (March 20, 2023) On Sunday morning, 52-year-old Richard Cortez of Glendale died after a hit-and-run crash on Franklin Boulevard.

According to the Sacramento PD, the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed the 52-year-old pedestrian happened at around 6 a.m. near 26th Avenue.

Reports say that a vehicle fatally struck Cortez and fled the scene without stopping to render aid.

First responders found Cortez with serious life-threatening injuries and rushed him to the hospital. However, Cortez later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities are investigating the fatal hit-and-run and have not released additional information at this time.

Meanwhile, Sacramento PD are looking for possible witnesses that could help identify the suspect driver, reach their dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or call Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).


Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the bereaved family of Richard Cortez. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.


ROAD ACCIDENTS COULD RESULT IN FATALITY

Each year, around 20-50 million people get involved in road accidents. However, not everyone properly knows about the things you should do next after a fatal hit-and-run crash.

In fact, the most valuable step you can take in response to a traffic incident similar to the Franklin Boulevard pedestrian crash is hiring an expert attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is tough to juggle in the midst of mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

Nobody wants to be in a fatal accident. To those who lost the deceased in the fatal hit-and-run crash near 26th Avenue, reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win an auto-pedestrian accident case.

Additionally, Sweet Lawyers promise that our attorneys will fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area. Speak with our legal team to know how a legal claim can help you cope with the Franklin Boulevard pedestrian crash.

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