A pedestrian was struck by a truck that did not stop on December 5 around 5:30 p.m. at Sumner Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle described as a 1970’s or 1980’s Chevrolet truck in a gray or white color.
The injured pedestrian was immediately transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment. Our law office sends out our best wishes for a quick recovery for the injured victim.
Officers are still on the look-out for the motorist that fled from the accident scene. The last place the at-fault motorist was seen was going southbound on First Street going towards Broadway.
Hit-and-run accidents can lead to severe injuries and can have serious long-term health consequences. A great number of hit-and-run accident victims suffer from spinal cord injuries, brain damage, or have become paraplegic due to the impact of the crash.
Hit-and-run accidents are a serious crime in California, and account for almost 10% of fatalities. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 49,128 pedestrian fatalities occurred from 1997 to 2006 as a result of hit-and-run accidents.
Pedestrians who are injured as a result of negligent drivers have valid legal rights that deserve to be protected. Due to the nature of a hit-and-run incident, it can be difficult to recover from the at-fault motorist if he or she cannot be found. Fortunately, there are ways for the injured victim to seek compensation under his or her own insurance coverage.
If the at-fault motorist is found and detained, the injured victim should file a personal injury claim to get their deserved compensation.
Our El Cajon hit-and-run accident attorneys are equipped to start investigating your case right away to help you fight against the insurance companies. Call the Jurewitz Law Group at (888) 233-5020 to learn about your legal rights in a hit-and-run accident case.
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