Bicycle Rider Injured In Pomona Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Towne Avenue and Bangor Street
POMONA, CALIFORNIA (September 30, 2022) – A bicyclist was injured in a Pomona hit-and-run car accident by the intersection of Towne Avenue and Bangor Street.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday. A bicyclist was crossing the street when they were hit by a car.
That driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision and took the victim to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Pomona Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
California has one of the highest instances of hit-and-run collisions in the United States. According to Value Penguin, “17% of fatal hit-and-run crashes across the U.S. occurred in California, the largest share of any state. There were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California from 2010 to 2019, resulting in 3,056 deaths. Both numbers are higher than in any other state.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Por road conditions
Any person that is injured in a car accident 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. Sadly, though, drivers will fight hard to deny liability for any collision. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The driver involved in this accident 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 in a Pomona car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
