{"id":71718,"date":"2024-07-25T23:31:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T23:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/?p=71718"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:12:26","slug":"el-exceso-de-velocidad-provoca-un-accidente-fatal-con-fuga-en-oakland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/speeding-leads-to-a-fatal-hit-and-run-accident-in-oakland\/","title":{"rendered":"El exceso de velocidad provoca un accidente fatal con fuga en Oakland"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"Speeding Leads to a Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Oakland\",\n      \"description\": \"A two-vehicle hit-and-run collision at the intersection of 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland, California resulted in one fatality. Speeding was identified as a contributing factor. 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Even before the hit-and-run driver is identified, surviving family members may be able to pursue a claim through the deceased's own uninsured motorist coverage. California law requires that all auto insurance policies issued in the state include uninsured motorist coverage unless the insured explicitly waives it in writing. UM coverage can compensate the victim's estate for wrongful death damages \u2014 including lost financial support, funeral costs, and loss of companionship \u2014 even when the at-fault driver is unknown or uninsured.\"}\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What are the criminal penalties in California for a hit-and-run that results in death?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001, a driver involved in an accident that causes injury or death who fails to stop, provide identification, and render reasonable aid commits a felony. 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Carrington Street, Oakland, CA<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h1>Speeding Leads to a Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Oakland<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"slf-news-summary\">A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland, California claimed one life on July 25, 2024. Investigators identified speeding as a contributing factor. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind a fatal crash and a community in grief. Oakland Police Department launched an investigation to identify the suspect.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\"><h2>Incident Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Thursday, July 25, 2024<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">38th Avenue and Carrington Street, Oakland, California<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatality<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">One person killed<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Two-vehicle hit-and-run collision<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Factor<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Speeding identified as a contributing factor<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Suspect<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Driver fled the scene after impact<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Agency<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Oakland Police Department<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Status<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Under investigation<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-map-header\"><h3>Crash Location<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-embed\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=38th+Avenue+and+Carrington+Street,+Oakland,+CA&#038;output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map showing 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland, California\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-footer\" style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#fafafa;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/38th+Avenue+Carrington+Street+Oakland+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open in Google Maps<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <article class=\"slf-news-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n\n      <h2>What Happened at 38th Avenue and Carrington Street<\/h2>\n      <p>On the afternoon and evening of July 25, 2024, a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland, California resulted in the death of at least one person. Investigators with the Oakland Police Department determined that speeding was a contributing factor in the crash. After striking the other vehicle, the responsible driver fled the scene on foot or in the vehicle \u2014 an act that made this incident a hit-and-run under California law, compounding the tragedy by leaving victims without immediate identification of the party responsible.<\/p>\n      <p>The intersection of 38th Avenue and Carrington Street is located in the Fruitvale and Laurel neighborhoods in the eastern section of Oakland. The area is characterized by a mix of residential streets and higher-volume arterial roads. Like many intersections in Oakland&#8217;s flatlands, it sits in a community that has experienced repeated traffic violence over the years, with pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants all exposed to the consequences of speeding and reckless driving.<\/p>\n      <p>Oakland Police Department&#8217;s Traffic Investigation Unit handles serious-injury and fatal collision cases within city limits. An investigation of this type involves canvassing the scene for physical evidence, reviewing any surveillance camera footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses, and attempting to locate and identify the suspect vehicle and driver. Hit-and-run investigations are among the most resource-intensive cases OPD traffic investigators handle, because the suspect&#8217;s flight immediately destroys one of the most important sources of evidence: the immediate admissions and observations that follow a crash when all parties are present.<\/p>\n      <p>For the family of the person killed, the days following this crash were likely filled with shock, grief, and urgent questions about what happened, who was responsible, and what legal options existed to seek accountability and some measure of financial recovery.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>The Intersection: 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Context<\/h2>\n      <p>Oakland&#8217;s street grid in the eastern flatlands is characterized by long, straight corridors that connect residential neighborhoods to commercial strips and freeway on-ramps. 38th Avenue is one such corridor \u2014 running roughly north to south through the Fruitvale area \u2014 and at its intersection with Carrington Street, it crosses a surface street in a neighborhood that sees both local residential traffic and cut-through vehicle movement from nearby Foothill Boulevard and East 14th Street corridors.<\/p>\n      <p>The Fruitvale and Laurel neighborhoods have historically been among the communities most affected by Oakland&#8217;s traffic violence crisis. The city of Oakland has documented through its Vision Zero efforts that lower-income neighborhoods and communities of color in the eastern flatlands bear a disproportionate share of pedestrian and vehicle collision deaths relative to wealthier hillside neighborhoods. Speeding on residential and arterial streets in these areas has been identified as a primary driver of this disparity.<\/p>\n      <p>Intersection crashes involving speeding are particularly dangerous because speed dramatically reduces the time available for collision avoidance and exponentially increases the forces transferred to occupants upon impact. A vehicle traveling at 40 miles per hour carries roughly twice the kinetic energy of the same vehicle at 28 miles per hour. At intersections where vehicles entering from a side street must judge the speed and distance of approaching traffic, any vehicle traveling faster than expected dramatically shortens the safe gap window \u2014 leading directly to the kind of broadside, T-bone, or angled collision that produces the most severe injury outcomes.<\/p>\n      <p>When speeding is combined with the decision to flee a crash scene, the harm to the victim&#8217;s family is compounded. Not only are they dealing with the physical and emotional aftermath of the crash, but the absence of an identified responsible party can delay or complicate their ability to access compensation, make insurance claims, and understand the full legal picture of what happened to their loved one.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Hit-and-Run Deaths in Oakland and Alameda County: A Persistent Problem<\/h2>\n      <p>Oakland has one of the highest rates of hit-and-run traffic incidents in California. The California Office of Traffic Safety tracks hit-and-run statistics by county and jurisdiction, and Alameda County \u2014 with Oakland as its largest city \u2014 consistently appears in the upper tier of counties for both total hit-and-run incidents and hit-and-run fatalities.<\/p>\n      <p>According to California Highway Patrol statewide data, hit-and-run collisions account for a significant share of all fatal crashes in urban California. The tendency for at-fault drivers to flee is highest when the crash involves speeding, DUI, unlicensed driving, or a vehicle that has been involved in other incidents. All of these factors create a profile of a driver who chooses personal protection over their legal and moral obligation to remain and render aid.<\/p>\n      <p>California law is unambiguous on this point. Under Vehicle Code Section 20001, any driver involved in a collision resulting in injury or death must stop immediately at the scene, provide their name, address, driver&#8217;s license, vehicle registration, and insurance information to any injured party or law enforcement officer, and render reasonable assistance to any injured person. Failure to do so when the crash results in a fatality is a felony punishable by up to four years in state prison. Despite these penalties, hit-and-run rates have remained elevated across California&#8217;s major urban corridors, including throughout Oakland and Alameda County.<\/p>\n      <p>The community impact of fatal hit-and-run crashes goes beyond the immediate family. Neighbors who witness or discover the aftermath, first responders who treat victims, and community members who live with the knowledge that a driver chose to flee rather than help create a broader climate of trauma and distrust that erodes community safety over time.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Legal Options When a Loved One Is Killed in a Hit-and-Run<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Wrongful Death Claim Against the Identified Driver<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>Once the hit-and-run driver is identified \u2014 whether through police investigation, surveillance footage, witness accounts, or vehicle evidence \u2014 surviving family members may pursue a <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a> under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60. If speeding is established as a contributing cause, the driver&#8217;s liability for the fatal outcome becomes significantly stronger. Recoverable damages include funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support, medical expenses incurred prior to death, and the loss of the deceased&#8217;s companionship, guidance, and affection.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Uninsured Motorist Coverage While the Driver Is Unidentified<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>In California, when a hit-and-run driver has not yet been identified, surviving family members may be able to make a claim against the deceased&#8217;s own auto insurance policy under its uninsured motorist (UM) provisions. California Insurance Code Section 11580.2 requires that all auto policies include UM coverage unless explicitly waived in writing. A <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyers\/\">wrongful death attorney<\/a> can review the available policies, navigate the UM claims process, and ensure the family receives the full benefit of coverage that already exists.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Civil and Criminal Proceedings Are Separate<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>A criminal prosecution of the hit-and-run driver for vehicular manslaughter and fleeing the scene under California Vehicle Code Sections 20001 and 23153 proceeds on a different track from a civil wrongful death claim. A criminal conviction is not required for a civil judgment. The standard of proof in a civil case \u2014 preponderance of the evidence, meaning more likely than not \u2014 is lower than the criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt. Families are well-positioned to pursue civil recovery even while criminal proceedings are ongoing or even if a prosecution is declined.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>Speeding as Legal Negligence Under California Law<\/h2>\n      <p>Speeding is one of the most straightforward bases for establishing civil liability in a California traffic collision case. Under California&#8217;s negligence per se doctrine, codified in California Evidence Code Section 669, a driver who violates a traffic law \u2014 including speed limits under Vehicle Code Sections 22350 and 22352 \u2014 is presumed to have acted negligently if the violation caused the type of harm the law was designed to prevent.<\/p>\n      <p>Speed limits exist precisely to prevent the kind of catastrophic collision that occurred at 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland. A driver who exceeds the posted limit does not merely risk a traffic citation; they accept legal responsibility for the heightened dangers their elevated speed creates for every other person in the vicinity.<\/p>\n      <p>California Vehicle Code Section 22350 \u2014 the Basic Speed Law \u2014 requires that no person drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent given weather conditions, visibility, the nature of the roadway, and the traffic present. Even when traveling within a posted speed limit, a driver who goes too fast for the specific conditions of a given moment can be found negligent under this provision. At an urban intersection in Oakland during typical traffic hours, a reasonable speed is one that allows the driver to see and respond to cross-traffic, pedestrians, and unexpected hazards. Speeding at a level that made this collision fatal represents a clear failure to meet that standard.<\/p>\n      <p>For families pursuing a wrongful death claim, establishing speeding as a cause is often supported by physical evidence: the length and pattern of skid marks, the distance vehicles traveled after impact, the severity of vehicle damage, and any witness observations of speed before the crash. An experienced accident reconstruction specialist working with the legal team can translate this evidence into a clear picture of how excessive speed contributed to the fatal outcome.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Oakland Traffic Violence and Community Impact<\/h2>\n      <p>Oakland has grappled with elevated traffic violence rates for more than a decade. The city adopted a Vision Zero Action Plan committing to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by a target date, identifying High Injury Network streets \u2014 a small percentage of the total street network responsible for the majority of severe and fatal collisions \u2014 as priority targets for intervention. Several streets in the eastern flatlands near the Fruitvale neighborhood appear consistently on that network.<\/p>\n      <p>Speed management, intersection redesign, and increased traffic enforcement have all been identified as necessary tools in addressing Oakland&#8217;s traffic safety crisis. Yet the pace of improvement has been slow, and communities in the eastern flatlands continue to bear the greatest burden. For every statistic in a traffic safety report, there is a family whose life has been changed permanently by a preventable crash.<\/p>\n      <p>The July 25, 2024 collision at 38th Avenue and Carrington Street is one such crash \u2014 a preventable death caused by a driver who chose to speed and then chose to flee, leaving behind a family without answers and a community without accountability. The legal system provides one avenue for families in these situations to seek a measure of justice and financial security.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Felony<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Hit-and-run resulting in death is a felony in California under Vehicle Code Section 20001, punishable by up to four years in state prison.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">~2x<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">A vehicle traveling at 40 mph carries approximately twice the kinetic energy of the same vehicle at 28 mph \u2014 a direct multiplier on crash severity and fatality risk.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Physics of impact; NHTSA speed safety data<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">~28%<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Share of all traffic fatalities nationally attributable to speeding in recent NHTSA annual reports \u2014 one of the three leading causes of fatal crashes.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2 Years<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California statute of limitations for wrongful death and personal injury claims \u2014 families must act within this window under CCP Section 335.1.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card full-width\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">UM Coverage Is Available Even When the Driver Is Unknown<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California law mandates uninsured motorist coverage on all auto policies unless expressly waived. This means families affected by an unidentified hit-and-run driver may already have a claims pathway through the victim&#8217;s own insurance. An attorney can identify and pursue all available coverage sources simultaneously, maximizing recovery while the criminal investigation continues in parallel.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Insurance Code \u00a7 11580.2<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>How Scranton Law Firm Helps Families After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes in Oakland<\/h2>\n      <p>Scranton Law Firm has represented Oakland families and Alameda County residents affected by serious and fatal traffic collisions for decades. Hit-and-run wrongful death cases are among the most complex in personal injury litigation \u2014 they require coordinating with an active criminal investigation, pursuing uninsured motorist claims through the victim&#8217;s own insurer, locating and preserving evidence that may identify the suspect, and ensuring that if and when a driver is identified, the civil case is positioned to move quickly.<\/p>\n      <p>Our legal team works proactively in hit-and-run cases: issuing preservation demands to local businesses and the city for surveillance camera footage, working with investigators to gather and analyze physical crash scene evidence, and building the strongest possible case for the family while the criminal investigation runs its course. We understand that for families in the immediate aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run, uncertainty about whether justice is even possible adds to an already crushing emotional burden. Our job is to take that legal uncertainty off the family&#8217;s plate and provide a clear, actionable path forward.<\/p>\n      <p>We handle wrongful death and personal injury cases on a pure contingency basis \u2014 meaning our clients pay no fees unless and until we recover compensation on their behalf. Initial consultations are free and confidential, and we represent clients throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland, Alameda County, and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n      <p>If your family lost someone in the July 25, 2024 hit-and-run crash at 38th Avenue and Carrington Street in Oakland, or in any hit-and-run or speeding-related fatal collision in the Oakland area, please reach out to Scranton Law Firm today to discuss your legal options at no cost or obligation.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can a family pursue a wrongful death claim if the hit-and-run driver has not been identified?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. Even before the hit-and-run driver is identified, surviving family members may be able to pursue a claim through the deceased&#8217;s own uninsured motorist coverage. California law requires all auto insurance policies to include UM coverage unless explicitly waived in writing. UM coverage can compensate the victim&#8217;s estate for wrongful death damages \u2014 including lost financial support, funeral costs, and loss of companionship \u2014 even when the at-fault driver is unknown or uninsured.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What are the criminal penalties in California for a hit-and-run that results in death?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001, a driver who causes injury or death and fails to stop, provide identification, and render reasonable aid commits a felony. Conviction for a fatal hit-and-run can result in a sentence of two to four years in state prison, significant fines, and permanent driver&#8217;s license revocation. Criminal prosecution and civil wrongful death litigation are separate proceedings \u2014 families can pursue civil compensation regardless of the criminal outcome.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">How does speeding factor into civil liability for a California traffic accident death?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Under California&#8217;s negligence per se doctrine in Evidence Code Section 669, a driver who violates a speed limit is presumed negligent if the violation caused the type of harm the law was designed to prevent. If speeding contributed to both the cause of the crash and the severity of the fatal outcome, it strengthens the civil wrongful death case against the at-fault driver.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What should families do if the hit-and-run driver is eventually caught and charged?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Families should immediately consult a wrongful death attorney to evaluate civil legal options, which are separate from and parallel to any criminal prosecution. A civil wrongful death claim can be filed regardless of whether the driver is criminally convicted. Evidence gathered in the criminal investigation \u2014 including surveillance footage, vehicle matching, and witness identifications \u2014 can also support the civil case. Acting quickly once a driver is identified helps preserve the ability to seek full compensation.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-related\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\">\n      <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n        <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Legal representation for California families who have lost a loved one in a fatal crash caused by another driver&#8217;s negligence, including hit-and-run and speeding cases.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyers\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident Lawyers<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Experienced Bay Area attorneys handling serious injury and fatal motor vehicle collision claims throughout Oakland, Alameda County, and Northern California.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/tragic-bicycle-hit-and-run-in-oakland-claims-life-of-44-year-old-man\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Related Incident<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Fatal Bicycle Hit-and-Run in Oakland<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Coverage of another fatal hit-and-run collision in Oakland, with legal context on how families pursue accountability when a driver flees the scene.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/how-settlements-are-determined-in-wrongful-death-cases\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">How Wrongful Death Settlements Are Determined<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">A practical guide to how economic and non-economic damages are evaluated and negotiated in California wrongful death claims following a fatal traffic collision.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-cta\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-cta-wrap\">\n      <hr class=\"slf-news-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <h2>A Driver Who Chose to Speed and Then Flee Should Be Held Accountable. 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