Ed Maestas Injured In Point Loma, San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accident Along Ladera Street by Cordova Street
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (August 27, 2022) – A bicyclist identified as Ed Maestas was injured in a San Diego hit-and-run car accident while riding along Ladera Street.
San Diego County police officials are saying that the collision was captured on surveillance footage. Ed Maestas was coming down a hill on Ladera Street when the driver of a vehicle pulled in front of him.
The bicyclist collided with the side of the vehicle and was thrown to the ground. Paramedics were called to the scene and took the victim to the hospital.
Sadly, the driver involved in the accident fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Ed Maestas said that he wants to share his story so that the driver that hit him can be caught.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Thousands of people are seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to AAA, “There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds. The 2,049 fatalities that resulted from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded (NHTSA, 2017).” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. A large number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Drivers are supposed to yield the right-of-way to vehicles and bicyclists traveling from the opposite direction that are close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a driver flees the scene of a collision, they could face civil and criminal liability for their actions. There are a number of steps that should be taken in order to help track down hit-and-run drivers.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be examined.
Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. However, in order to win any civil claim, plaintiffs will need to demonstrate negligence. A personal injury attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to Ed Maestas as he continues to recover. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the San Diego Police Department. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to help you. Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
