A major injury pedestrian accident in the Torrey Pines area of San Diego was caused by a bicyclist who struck a woman and fled the scene, officials say. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the 22-year-old woman was walking a dog the night of June 13, 2010 when she was hit from behind by a bicyclist. She was knocked to the ground and hit her head. The bicyclist left the site of the collision. The woman went home. But after a few hours she admitted herself to a hospital where it was determined that she had suffered double skull fracture. No description of the suspect is available.
I hope and pray that this pedestrian's injuries were not serious. I wish her the very best for a quick and full recovery from her injuries.
Pedestrian Accidents
In San Diego County, pedestrian accidents claimed 63 lives and caused 998 injuries in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. In San Diego, 23 people died and 533 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year. Also, countywide, 246 deaths and 13,527 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2008.
Hit-ad-Run Law
Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime under California law. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: "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."
Claim for Compensation
Victims who have been injured as a result of negligence or wrongdoing can file a personal injury claim against the negligent party seeking compensation to cover injuries, damages and losses. An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise victims about their legal rights and options in such cases.
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