A man sustained injuries in an Anaheim car accident after his vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver the morning of March 10, 2010. The Orange County Register reports that a driver of a Toyota pickup truck initially struck a parked Toyota Camry in the 900 block of Gilbert Street and then, fled the scene.
As the suspect hit-and-run driver continued on Orange Avenue, he struck a Ford Focus, injuring its driver. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Officials said that his injuries were serious but not life-threatening. The driver of the pickup was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run. Based on eyewitness accounts, he may also have been driving under the influence. Officials say he could face additional charges.
My heart goes out to the injured victim. I hope he did not sustain catastrophic injuries in this crash. I pray for his quick and complete recovery.
Car Accidents
There were 21 fatalities and 2,018 injuries as a result of car accidents in Anaheim, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, car accidents claimed 152 lives and injured 13,414 in 2008.
Hit-and-Run Law
Hit-and-Run or leaving the scene of an accident or hit-and-run is a serious crime under California law. According to California Vehicle Code section 20001: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."
If you are the victim of an accident caused by a negligent or intoxicated driver, please get in touch with a reputed Anaheim personal injury lawyer, who has an excellent reputation of holding negligent drivers financially responsible. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run collision or an accident that involves an uninsured or underinsured motorist.
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