Antioch, CA – On the evening of Friday, August 21, 2026, a pedestrian hit-and-run left a woman in critical condition near Hillcrest Avenue and Larkspur, according to KRON.
The Antioch Police Department reports that the accident took place around 10:30 PM.
Authorities said the driver came off the freeway traveling eastbound through the lanes and ran a red light while the woman, believed to be approximately 24 years old, was walking southbound inside the crosswalk. As a result of the impact, she sustained critical injuries. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived.
Police are still working to identify the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing.
Antioch Hit-and-Run Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers involved in any collision to stop, render aid, and remain at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement. A driver who flees the scene may face criminal prosecution in addition to civil liability, and may be considered to have committed negligence per se, increasing their share of liability in the collision.
The woman injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Antioch Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, on Hillcrest Avenue near Larkspur, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
