33-Year-Old Hassan Qureshi Fatally Struck by Suspected Drunken Driver in Riverside Hit-and-Run

Driver Flees After Fatally Striking Pedestrian in Riverside Hit-and-Run

RIVERSIDE, CA – A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Riverside, resulting in the death of a 33-year-old Highland resident. The suspect, believed to be under the influence, collided with the victim at an intersection before fleeing the scene. Authorities have since apprehended and arrested the driver, who now faces serious charges.

Hassan Qureshi, a 33-year-old Highland resident, was fatally struck by a suspected drunken driver Sunday afternoon at a Riverside intersection, according to authorities.

The initial investigation revealed that the incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street. The victim, Hassan Qureshi, was in a marked crosswalk when a Honda Civic traveling eastbound on University Avenue crashed into him.

Tragically, Hassan Qureshi succumbed to his injuries sustained in the collision.

Following the collision, the driver of the Honda fled the scene. However, law enforcement officials were able to locate and apprehend the suspect. The driver now faces multiple charges, including DUI, gross vehicular manslaughter, and hit-and-run resulting in death. He has been booked into the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the case to contact Traffic Bureau detectives at 951-826-8720.

Importance of Investigating Hit-and-Run Incidents

Incidents involving impaired drivers pose a significant risk to everyone on the road and can cause immeasurable damage. According to Candice Bond, a Managing Partner at Bond Legal, individuals driving under the influence can face both criminal charges and civil lawsuits if their actions result in harm or death.

Bond highlighted that pedestrians generally have the right of way when crossing intersections or streets, even if they are in marked crosswalks. It is the responsibility of drivers to yield to pedestrians to avoid such devastating accidents.

Based on statistics from the National Safety Council, approximately 10% of all fatal automobile accidents in the United States are caused by drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medications. These accidents are the second-leading cause of automobile fatalities in the country.

In cases where negligence of another motorist or entity leads to the death of an individual, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. The family of Hassan Qureshi may be entitled to compensation pending the results of the investigation.

Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal and a national analyst with The Legal Advocate, emphasized that victims of DUI accidents can seek additional compensation beyond criminal charges. This compensation can cover medical bills, future medical costs, wage loss, and emotional trauma. In some cases, victims can also pursue punitive damages through a civil lawsuit.

If you have lost a loved one due to a drunken driver, you can contact national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica for a no-cost consultation. Please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page.

If your loved one has been killed by a drunken driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica today

(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).