Man charged in fatal hit-and-run from 2013

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Wrongful Death, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014

A Massachusetts man was charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed an elderly pedestrian. His charges, which include motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, were upgraded after the investigation concluded. The auto accident occurred on Dec. 19, 2013, in East Arlington. The 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street in a crosswalk in the evening. The 68-year-old male driver allegedly struck the woman, who was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital. She died from her injuries at the hospital. The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk and operating without a license at the time of the crash. According to officials, an investigation by both local and state police continued after the accident. As a result, authorities upgraded the charges. Losing a loved one to a negligent driver is very difficult for family members, especially if traumatic injuries lead up to the death. In addition to the loss of their loved one and burial expenses that were possibly unexpected, victims of car-pedestrian accidents may also run up high hospital bills prior to death. These types of accidents are a common reason for family members of victims to seek a wrongful death suit. When a person dies in an accident, they may not have had sufficient insurance or other resources to pay their final expenses. Family members may wish to consult with a personal injury attorney who can help them file a successful claim and recover compensation for their losses. Source: WCVB, “Man charged in 2013 hit-and-run that killed Arlington woman, 77“, November 04, 2014