Teenage Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Point Loma, San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accident By Catalina Boulevard and Narragansett Avenue
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (March 10, 2023) – A bicyclist was seriously injured in a Point Loma hit-and-run car accident by Catalina Boulevard and Narragansett Avenue.
San Diego County officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday. A teenage bicyclist was traveling across an intersection when they were struck by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene and took the bicyclist to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee that struck the victim fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.
A full investigation into the Point Loma collision remains ongoing.
Liability For San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Far too many 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 many factors that could contribute to a semi-truck accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
It is a crime to flee the scene of any collision resulting in bodily injury or death. Any person that is injured in a San Diego hit-and-run collision may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that often come with a serious injury. A bicycle accident attorney can examine all of 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 the bicyclist injured in this Point Loma collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. 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 in a Point Loma car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here for you. 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.
