Bicycle Rider Died In San Clemente Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Avenida La Pata near Avenida Pico
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2022) – A bicyclist has tragically died in a San Clemente hit-and-run car accident near the intersection of Avenida La Pata near Avenida Pico.
Orange County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday. A 40-year-old man was driving an electric bicycle when he was hit by a car.
That driver fled the scene of the collision and is being sought by police. The bicyclist was critically injured in the roadway.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Liability In San Clemente Hit-And-Run Collisions
Thousands of people are killed or 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.
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
- Poor road conditions
It is illegal to flee the scene of any collision that results in bodily injury or death. Any driver that flees a car accident may face criminal and civil liability. The family of any person that died in a collision with a hit-and-run driver may be able to seek aid through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Orange County Hit-And-Run Collision
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the bicyclist killed in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a San Clemente hit-and-run collision? Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
