Teenage Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Oxnard Hit-And-Run Car Accident By The Intersection of Kenita Street and Kumquat Place
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA (December 30, 2022) – A teenager was critically injured in an Oxnard hit-and-run car accident by Kenita Street and Kumquat Place.
Ventura County police are saying that the collision took place around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. A 13-year-old boy was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a black Dodge charger.
The driver of the Dodge Charger fled the scene after the collision. Police suspect that the driver may have been involved in other crimes prior to the accident.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. He was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the Kenita Street crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Oxnard Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “In 2016, there were 1,980 fatal hit-and-run crashes resulting in 2,049 fatalities. This is the highest annual number of hit-and-run fatalities or crashes recorded since NHTSA began.” Los Angeles County in particular has one of the highest instances of hit-and-run collisions. There are many different factors that could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting bicyclists in the roadway. A large number of bicycle accidents are due to drivers that are speeding or not otherwise paying attention to the road ahead of them. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A bicycle accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Oxnard Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this Kenita Street collision. It is our sincere hope that they are able to make a full recovery. 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 protect your rights. Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
