A pedestrian was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident the morning of September 14, 2010. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the hit-and-run car accidentcrash happened near the intersection of Oak Street and Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad when a Chrysler Sebring struck the male pedestrian. He sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver-colored Chrysler Sebring with front-end damage.
I hope that authorities find this hit- and- run driver. Leaving the scene of a hit-and-run n accident is a despicable crime. I am appalled by the actions of this driver and hope that he is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you witnessed this hit-and-runcrash or have any information, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com to find out how to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.
My heart goes out to the injured pedestrian and his family members for what they are going through at this time. I pray that he recovers quickly and completely.
Hit-and-Run Statistics and Law
According to California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run accident collisions statewide.
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."
Liability Issues
In such cases, it would be in the best interests of injured victims to contact a reputed San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure they receive fair compensation. Victims could seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, hospitalization and other related costs. A skilled car accident attorney will also be able to advise victims about how their car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run collision or to an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.
Are you more likely to report a hit-and-run accidentcrash if you can do so anonymously?
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