Santa Ana Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Causes Serious Injuries
A hit-and-run car accident in Santa Ana seriously injured a pedestrian, The Orange County Register reports. Officials say the pedestrian accident happened on Euclid Street the evening of November 29, when the pedestrian was struck by a white sedan. The man was severely injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment. The car did not stop and was last seen passing 17th Street. An investigation is ongoing.
I'm relieved to hear that this pedestrian accident victim did not suffer life-threatening injuries. I pray that he recovers quickly and completely from the injuries he has suffered.
Hit-and-Run Statistics and Law
According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. Also, that year, there was a total of 247 fatalities involving hit-and-run car accidents statewide. 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 Wrongdoers Accountable
Officials say the driver of the car in this case struck and injured the pedestrian and then took off without stopping or helping the injured victim. Leaving the scene of a car accident is a heartless and inhumane act. It is tough to even imagine a person would injure someone and then leave them lying on the roadway. If you have information about this hit-and-run driver please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com, to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.
It would be in the best interests of injured victims to seek the counsel of a skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights are preserved. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims and their families about how their car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is not identified, or to a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.
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