There seem to be a lot of hit-and-run accidents in my area. It's almost SOP.

[raccoon]

My theory is the driver(s) involved in these accidents are drinking/drugging and don't want to get nailed for that.

Here's another one:

http://www.wyff4.com/news/Police-seek-clues-closure-for-family-of-hit-and-run-victim/30390048

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes and I am appallled at what appears a dramatic increase in pedestrian hit and runs..

People don't even bother to stop at lit pedestrian crosswalks--or turn right on red without even slowing down.

I've come close while walking the dog multiple times. It is infuriating.

[Downwinder]

2. Pedestrians don't count for much anymore.

They are either elderly and a drag on the economy or suspect. They do a pretty good job maintaining the streets around here but forget the sidewalks. Even the kids have to go to school in a car, The sidewalks end two blocks before the school.

[TransitJohn]

3. It's much more likely that they

are undocumented, unlicensed, and/or uninsured and speed off to avoid repercussions.

[raccoon]

4. Or all of the above. Good point. nt

[lpbk2713]

5. Some could be driving with an expired/revoked license or without insurance.

They make an instantaneous decision that they have too much to lose if they hang around. It's a scary thing if someone needs serious medical care and the driver takes off.

[PasadenaTrudy]

6. We had a bad one last week in my city

A family and dog, in a crosswalk, driver slowed down then sped up and hit them. The dog died, the mother and baby were injured. I'm scared crossing busy streets with my dog now even with a green light and crosswalk. I carry her across.