San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

SAN DIEGO - Three people, which includes a 3-year-old and a 4-month-old baby, were sent to a hospital Sunday after they were involved in a three-car wreck in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, 10 News reports. San Diego police said that the driver of a silver Mazda sedan is believed to have caused the crash that occurred at about 3:05 p.m., and indicated he may have been drinking and driving.

Following this horrific accident, the driver of the Mazda - 29-year-old Kaleb Clark - ran away after arriving at the hospital. His passenger, whose name was not released, was taken to UCSD with life-threatening injuries. The occupants in the second vehicle - a 3-year-old and 4-month-old baby - sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to UCSD Hospital. The mother of the children and the occupants in the third vehicle were not injured after the incident.

San Diego Auto Accident Injury Liability

If authorities locate the driver who fled after the accident and concludes the collision was caused by either driving under the influence and/or negligence, he can be held accountable for the victims' injuries. Therefore, in unique situations such as this one on January 8th, the victims would be well-advised to contact a skilled San Diego personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled numerous auto accidents, can ensure the victims rights are protected in a civil claim and help them recover the maximum compensation for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages to this horrendous car accident.