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CHULA VISTA -- According to 10 News, a 77-year-old man struck a bicyclist with his car just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The tragic Chula Vista incident happened on Fourth Avenue when the driver was exiting a parking lot at Rice Elementary. The bicyclist, whose name is being withheld, was taken to a local hospital, where died about an hour later from his injuries. Lt. Eric Thunberg indicated that it is not clear if the driver was an employee at the school, however, he reported that the bicyclist apparently had the right of way at the time of the collision.

Chula Vista Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

It is unclear why the driver was not aware of the bicyclist on the roadway. However, if police determine that negligent and unsafe driving prompted this fatal January 19th collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Chula Vista personal injury lawyer. A compassionate attorney knowledgeable in fatal bicycle collisions can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, hold the responsible party accountable for the death of the victim, and help the family recover the compensation they are entitled to for the unexpected and tragic loss of their loved one.

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CHULA VISTA -- According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a female pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Chula Vista. The accident was reported about 5:43 p.m. Thursday, when Gloria Serrano, 44, was struck by a car while she was attempting to cross east on Otay Lakes Road at Elmhurt Street. Serrano sustained traumatic injury to her right arm and was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The vehicle involved in the crash is described to be a silver Hyundai or Kia sedan with damage to the vehicle from the accident, including a broken passenger side headlight and a missing right side view mirror. Anyone with information regarding the driver, this incident, or who has seen the vehicle should call the Chula Vista police at (619) 691-5151.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on the information provided by the San Diego Union Tribune, it is unclear what caused the driver to hit the pedestrian crossing the street. But, regardless of what could have caused this collision, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident. Under the 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.

Injury Liability for Chula Vista Hit-and-Run Accidents

In the event, where the driver flees the scene of an accident, the victim or the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a skilled Chula Vista personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has experience in hit-and-run pedestrian accidents, can protect the victim's legal rights and help police in locating the driver involved in this January 4th accident.

In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney can help the victim obtain compensation through her insurance, if she has one. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include and are not limited to medical care expenses, lost wages due to time away from work, pain and suffering, or other related damages.

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