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SAN MARCOS - San Diego County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 61-year-old man Thursday afternoon who was suspected of running over a motorcyclist in San Marcos and then feeling the scene. The hit-and-run accident occurred on Montiel Road near Nordahl Road, at about 5:20 p.m.

According to the North County Times, the motorcyclist, Jeremy Gene Walkowiak, was riding eastbound on Montiel Road when he had to slow suddenly to avoid a collision with a vehicle that turned in front of him. Walkowiak lost control of his bike and went sliding, and a red Dodge pickup truck driven by Richard William Flaig ran over him. Witnesses reported that Flaig kept going and did not stop at the scene of the crash. Walkowiak was taken to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries.

Investigators later located Flaig and identified him as the driver of the Dodge pickup truck. He was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing death or injury. It is not clear how investigators determined Flaig was the driver of the pickup truck.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is encouraged to contact the San Marcos Station Traffic Division, Deputy Bentz at (760)510-5049.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime. Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a): "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."

Family members of seriously injured victims of hit-and-run accidents would be encouraged to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego motorcycle accident lawyer who can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected. A skilled attorney can help the victim recover maximum compensation for his injuries, including medical care and treatment costs, rehabilitation, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.