Hit and Run Accident

A 75-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured by a Ford F-150 driver on August 31 around 10 a.m. in Grant Hill. According to San Diego Police Sgt. Ray Battrick, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk at Market and 26th Street when she was struck by a westbound motorist.

Witnesses present at the accident scene explained that the motorist struck the pedestrian, pulled over to check her, and then fled. Witnesses described the motorist as a Hispanic or white man in his mid 40s of around 5 feet 4 inches wearing a white colored T-shirt.

The injured pedestrian sustained facial injuries and suffered a broken arm in this serious San Diego crosswalk accident. The female pedestrian was taken to a local hospital to receive immediate medical attention. Our law office prays for a quick and complete recovery of the female pedestrian.

Statistics reveal that every year more than 15,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in California and these crashes result in 200 deaths and 20,000 injuries.

People injured in hit-and-run accidents often feel that they have no option when it comes to pursuing any recovery of compensation for the damages incurred. At this point, the injured victims need to realize that there are possibilities for receiving a just compensation if they consult a knowledgeable hit-and-run accident lawyer. An experienced lawyer will help track the investigation so that immediate action is taken once the at-fault hit-and-run driver is located.
A successful lawsuit will help the injured victim receive compensation to cover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident-related damages.

If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, contact the Jurewitz Law Firm’s San Diego hit-and-run accident lawyers at (888) 233-5020 to ensure that appropriate legal action is done right.

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A pedestrian was hit and killed by a dark colored mini-van type of vehicle on August 26 around 1:45 a.m. in the 3200 block of Mission Avenue. According to Oceanside police, the pedestrian was struck by a minivan believed to be in the early 2000s or late 1990s model near Airport Road.

The motorist fled from the accident scene after hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead by the responding paramedics at the scene. Our law office would like to offer our sincere condolences to the victim’s family members and close friends for such a tragic loss.

At this point, one can assume from the available information that the minivan driver was negligent behind the wheel. This fatal pedestrian accident could have been prevented if the motorist would have exercised reasonable care while driving and rendered help to the injured victim after the crash.

According to the National government statistics, more than 11% of car accidents are hit-and-run crashes. In California alone, more than 15,000 hit-and-run crashes occur each year and this contributes to approximately 200 deaths.

It is really appalling how the motorist left the pedestrian on the road, exposing him to further charges. We hope that the driver involved in this crash is soon found and apprehended. Had the driver stopped at the scene, he may not have faced any criminal charges. Now, in this case, the motorist will be held liable for a hit-and-run felony.

If you have any information about this accident, please call Oceanside police Sgt. Ken Gow at (760) 435- 4819.

In the event that you or someone close to you has been a victim of a hit-and-run, please contact our skilled Oceanside hit-and-run accident lawyers at (888) 233-5020 for a quick consultation and assessment!

Sixty-seven-year-old Carlos Gomez Pantoja was struck and killed on July 29 around 1:35 a.m. on an Escondido street. According to the police, Pantoja was struck by a vehicle described as a white SUV or a gray pickup with a camper shell while he was crossing Lincoln Avenue with his family members.

The injured victim suffered a fractured arm and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. We offer our sincere condolences to Pantoja’s family and friends for such a heart-rending loss. Fortunately, no one else in the family was injured in this pedestrian accident.

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 18 people were killed and 494 were injured in San Diego pedestrian accidents. According to government statistics, approximately 11 percent of all auto vehicle accidents are hit-and-run cases. Unfortunately, many hit-and-runs are never solved.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.” Since the motorist did not stop after hitting the pedestrian, the driver is in violation of this code.

If this fatal car accident was caused by the negligence or speeding committed by the SUV driver, then he or she may be held liable.

The victim’s family members would be well advised to consult with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney who would carefully analyze all the facts pertaining to this tragic hit-and-run crash and seek to have the at-fault motorist is apprehended and brought to justice without much delay. Additionally, the victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver seeking compensation for all related damages.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed because a careless driver ran a red light, talk to the experienced San Diego County hit-and-run victim attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group to ensure that your legal rights are protected. For a free assessment of your case, call our personal injury law office at (888) 233-5020.

A teenage skateboarder was hospitalized after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 21, 2012, around 9:30 p.m. in Lemon Grove. A witness said that the victim was walking across Massachusetts Avenue when a small black car ran a red light and struck the teen in the crosswalk.

The impact of the collision made the victim go over the top of the car, and he was carried about 100 feet before he fell off the car and into the street. The motorist slowed for a moment, but later sped away from the scene.

The injured victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical treatment for the injuries he suffered.

According to government statistics, nearly 11% of all motor vehicle accidents are hit and run cases. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that red-light running crashes caused 762 deaths in the year 2008.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.” Since the driver did not stop after running the red light and hitting the teenage boy, the driver is in violation of this code.

If this accident was caused by the negligent and speeding driving of the car driver, then he may be held liable for this incident.

At this time, the injured victims may benefit from seeking the guidance of an experienced San Diego hit and run accident lawyer, who will make sure that the at-fault motorist is brought to justice.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed because a careless driver ran a red light, talk to the experienced San Diego County auto accident attorneys to ensure that your legal rights are protected. For a free assessment of your case, call our personal injury law office at 1(888) 233-5020.

San Diego police are on the lookout for the hit-and-run driver in a white van that struck a 50-year-old man who was riding his moped. The moped driver was sideswiped on May 29 around 7:30 p.m. on 1300 block of Palm Avenue in Egger Highlands, causing him to spin out of control.

The victim suffered a broken foot and leg and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Motorists involved in a crash are required by the law to stop immediately and remain at the scene. When the hit-and-run driver is found, he will face felony charges for fleeing the scene and leaving the injured victim.

Hit-and-run felony charges have severe consequences including fines, jail time, points added to your driving record, driver’s license suspension, and loss of insurance coverage. In the case that the victim dies, the hit-and-run driver will face manslaughter charges.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident, contact the experienced San Diego hit-and-run accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group. Our dedicated team will work with your insurance company to get a fair compensation package to cover the damages. Call us toll-free at (888) 233-5020.

A woman suffered minor injuries in a suspected DUI (driving under the influence) crash that took place on May 1, 2012, around 8 p.m. in the 2500 block of Pico Place in Pacific Beach. According to police, a suspected drunken driver crashed his car into a truck and then fled the scene when the other driver mentioned calling the police. While fleeing, he slammed into another vehicle at 30-40 mph, causing that Jeep to crash into a parked SUV. The woman inside the Jeep was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Police are now on the search for a hit-and-run driver who hit at least two vehicles in Pacific Beach and injured one woman. Alcohol may have played a role in this multi vehicle hit-and-run accident in San Diego.

If the Jeep driver is determined to have been at fault in this case, then he could face not only criminal DUI charges but could also be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused. The injured victim in such cases could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County DUI car accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in hit-and-run car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bicycle accident in Pacific Beach area due to a drunk driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A 17-year-old San Bernardino girl sustained critical injuries in a serious hit-and-run motorcycle crash that took place on March 13, 2012, around 7:20 p.m. across E Street. According to Lt. David Harp, the girl was hit by a Japanese sports bike while she skateboarded across the street.

The biker took off after the accident. Witnesses told San Bernardino police that the motorcycle was traveling 65-70 mph when it struck the girl at 31st and E streets. The victim is currently on a respirator.

The motorcyclist in this case violated California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) law which states that : “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino hit and run accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

The victim’s family members may file a personal injury claim against the negligent motorcyclist to obtain compensation to cover cost of treatment and other related damages.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by the teenager heal soon and do not prove fatal.

Ross Jurewitz is a personal injury lawyer in San Bernardino County and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California motorcycle accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a motorcycle accident in San Bernardino, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Motorcycle Accident Book: How to Protect Yourself from Day One. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

A woman was struck and killed in a severe pedestrian wreck that occurred on February 24, 2012, around 12:29p.m. on Arlington Avenue, west of Fairhaven Drive in the far western end of the city. According to Lt. Eric Charrette, a black pickup crossed the double-yellow line, causing the driver of another truck to veer off the road to avoid the collision. Unfortunately, the driver instead ran into a female pedestrian walking east along the south edge of the street.

Paramedics responding to this serious car wreck treated the victim at the scene and later transported her to Riverside Community Hospital, where she died of her injuries.

Police are now searching for the driver of the black truck, who didn’t even stop. The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the pickup driver to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sends sincere condolences to victim’s family members.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Riverside County truck accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a pedestrian accident in Riverside due to a negligent motorist, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

One person sustained moderate injuries in a serious DUI car crash that occurred on February 23, 2012, around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of East California and North Santa Fe avenues. According to San Diego County sheriff’s Sgt. Glen Twyman, 25-year-old Robert Jarquin rear-ended the vehicle while driving under the influence and continued on his way until he slammed into a light pole.

The motorist in the vehicle that was rear-ended by Jarquin’s vehicle complained of pain and was immediately transported to Tri-City Medical Center for treatment. Jarquin was later booked into the Vista jail on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence.

Jarquin will most likely be found to have violated California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) which states that “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego DUI accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights.

Our San Diego personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon and do not prove serious.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County hit-and-run auto accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in DUI accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a hit-and-run car accident in San Diego due to a drunken driver, please order your free copy of The Ultimate California Car Accident Book.  It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.