A pedestrian was severely injured in a San Bernardino car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the major injury collision occurred early morning on August 10, 2011 at Rancho and Aster roads in Adelanto. Police found a 26-year-old man lying in the center lane of Rancho Road with major head injuries, a broken leg and severe road rash. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies at 760-552-6800.
My heart goes out to this severely injured hit-and-run car accident victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and two were injured in pedestrian accidents in Adelanto. In San Bernardino County as a whole, pedestrian accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 440 people, in 2009.
Leaving the Scene of a Crash
Based on this news report, the victim's injuries suggest that this driver not only struck the victim, but also dragged him along the roadway before taking off. What kind of a person severely injures a person in this manner and leaves him lying in the middle of a roadway? Appalling!
Leaving the scene of an injury collision is not only inhumane and irresponsible, but it is also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 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."
Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable
I trust officials will soon locate and apprehend the driver responsible for this horrific injury crash and make sure he or she is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you witnessed this incident or have any information, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.
Victims of hit-and-run car accidents are left with emotional and financial burdens in the aftermath. Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held accountable. A skilled car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is not found, or if the at-fault driver does not have insurance.
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