Antony Jaramillo Died In El Cajon Hit-And-Run Collision Along The State Route 67 Transition Ramp For Interstate 8
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA (January 2, 2022) – A man identified as Antony Jaramillo died in an El Cajon hit-and-run motorcycle accident on the transition ramp for State Route 67.
San Diego County officials are saying that the collision took place on December 2. Antony Jaramillo was riding a motorcycle and involved in a collision.
Antony Jaramillo was then struck by a vehicle that fled the scene of the collision. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
Sadly, Antony Jaramillo died due to the severity of his injuries. Police are still searching for the driver that fled the scene of the collision.
Liability For El Cajon Hit-And-Run Collisions
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety, “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 contribute to a hit-and-run collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement whether
- Drunk driving
It is illegal to flee the scene of any collision that results in bodily injury or death. The family of any person that is killed in a car accident with a hit-and-run driver may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that can come with the sudden loss of a loved one. 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 El Cajon Hit-And-Run Collision
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Antony Jaramillo. Any person that may have more information about the crash should reach out to police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Do you need more information about an El Cajon hit-and-run collision? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer 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.
