SAN DIEGO - A 12-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday evening in San Diego, 10 News reported. The boy, whose name was not released, was riding his bicycle along National Avenue at 37th Street at 6:08 p.m., when he was severely hit by a southbound car. The impact of the collision left the boy with a broken tibia and fibula. After the accident, he was taken to a hospital for further treatment.
Cause of the Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident in San Diego
It is unclear what caused the boy to be struck by the vehicle and why the driver fled the scene of the accident. 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." Therefore, the San Diego police will further investigate this December 24th collision and seek out the hit-and-run driver.
San Diego Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
There is absolutely no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident, especially when harm is inflicted to other individuals beside themselves. Therefore, while the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the child would be well-advised to contact a skilled San Diego bicycle accident lawyer.
An attorney who specializes in hit-and-run accidents can help police in efforts to locate the driver. In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney can advise the family of their legal rights to collect compensation for the boy's injuries through their own insurance policy, if they have one. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care expenses, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, or other damages relating this this devastating hit-and-run bicycle accident.
Sources: 10 News
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