Reno, NV (April 7, 2024) - On Saturday, April 6, a deadly hit-and-run accident was reported at the intersection of Peckham Lane and Kietzke Lane in the Reno area. The crash was reported early that morning around 4:27 a.m. It was reported that a driver with several occupants hit another vehicle before fleeing the scene.
The sole occupant of the other vehicle suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead by attending medical personnel. The at-fault driver was later apprehended by local authorities and charged in connection with the crash. The suspect motorist, identified as 18-year-old Elmer Rueda-Linares, was arrested by authorities. It is believed that impairment played a role in the accident. The identity of the deceased party has not been reported at this time. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Hit-&-Run in Nevada
Being involved in a hit-and-run crash can change your whole life. The majority of these collisions involve pedestrians or bicycle riders who are unable to get the necessary emergency medical care after the fact. In these kinds of collisions, the drivers take off from the scene of the accident, which is against the law in the United States. Unfortunately, the number of hit-and-run crashes has dramatically increased in the last several years. Drivers flee the scene of an accident almost every 43 seconds, and each year, an estimated 682,000 of these crashes are reported on American roads. If someone close to you is killed in a hit-and-run, it is important that you are able to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of a trained lawyer.
It can be difficult to continue as you did before after a deadly car accident. It is never easy to lose someone you love, and in the event of a fatal accident, you must be able to defend your legal rights. There is always so much on the line when you pursue a wrongful death claim, so you do not want to take any chances during this difficult time. Your chances of a full recovery depend on the outcome of your claim, and only a skilled lawyer can get you the money you are owed to cover the full extent of your injuries and other damages.