A hit-and-run crash in Sacramento resulted in injuries for five people traveling in a minivan, including two children. According to a News10 report, the injury collision occurred on the Interstate 80 near Auburn Boulevard the morning of August 24, 2010 when a pickup truck crashed into a minivan. All those who were injured were occupants of the minivan. The driver of the pickup fled the scene of the accident. If you witnessed this accident or have information about the hit-and-run suspect, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com, to leave an anonymous tip. You may be eligible to win a $1,000 reward if the suspect is arrested and convicted of a felony.
My heart goes out to the injured victims of this crash. I hope none of the victims have sustained catastrophic injuries and pray that they recover quickly and completely.
Hit-and-Run Statistics
According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved serious personal injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.
Law and Liability Issues
According to California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a), it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident that results in injury to a person. Motorists are required to stop the vehicle immediately, remain at the scene until authorities arrive, exchange information with the other parties involved and obtain assistance for the injured victims.
It would be in the best interests of injured victims in such cases to contact a reputed Sacramento personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that negligent individuals are held liable for their actions. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims about how their car insurance policy might apply to a hit-and-run crash where the suspect is never found, or in a case where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.
In your opinion, what should be done to reduce the number of hit-and-run crashes? We would love to hear your comments and suggestions.
None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.
