SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A hit-and-run car collision that took place Saturday left four people hospitalized, reports 10 News. According to San Diego police, on June 25th, the driver of a Ford Escort was traveling east at a high rate of speed when the driver ran a stop sign at the intersection of 25th Street and Island Avenue. After running the stop sign and broadsiding a Jeep traveling north on 25th Street, the driver of the Ford got out of the vehicle and ran, leaving behind three injured passengers. Two of the three passengers in the Ford Escort sustained head injuries while one sustained injuries to the hip and leg. The driver of the Jeep also sustained injuries in the crash. All four injured victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Hit-and-Run Collision Liability
Police have not provided a description of the driver of the Ford, but are searching for the suspect. If the driver of the hit-and-run collision can be found and news reports are accurate, the driver will likely be financially liable for the accident and resulting injuries. Unfortunately, drivers often flee from the scene of an accident because they are not insured or underinsured. Hit-and-run accident victims may have to look to their own insurance policies for reimbursement of injury expenses.
Hit-and-run collisions have unique legal issues that if not handled appropriately, could jeopardize a victim's ability to recover maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Victims of this hit-and-run collision would be well advised to contact a San Diego auto accident lawyer with experience handling cases involving fleeing drivers. A reputable lawyer will explore all sources of compensation to ensure victims are fairly compensated.
Sources: 10 News
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