A 53-year-old man suffered a broken leg and head injuries when he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle early Friday morning in Garden Grove, the Orange County Register reported. The accident occurred at the intersection of Magnolia Street and Chapman Avenue, shortly before 1 a.m. July 2nd. Police believe the cyclist, who was not identified, was riding his bike north on Magnolia when he was struck by a vehicle travelling east on Chapman.
No one witnessed the accident firsthand, but police said a small red vehicle was seen leaving the area. Anyone with information about the accident is as to contact Investigator Jason Perkins at (714)741-5823.
Stopping at the Scene of An Accident is the Law
Under the California Vehicle Code ยง 20001, "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."Regardless of why an accident occurs, there is absolutely no excuse for leaving the scene of an accident. For the sake of the victim, hopefully the driver of the vehicle will turn himself or herself in, or be located by law enforcement.
Personal Injury Liability and Hit-and-Run Accidents
If the driver of the vehicle is located, in addition to criminal charges for leaving the scene of the accident, he or she may also be held financially liable for the cyclist's injuries in a civil claim. While this hit-and-run accident is still under investigation, the victim or his family would be well-advised to consult with a California bicycle accident lawyer about this incident. An attorney who has successfully handled hit-and-run bicycle accidents may be able to assist with the efforts to locate the driver, or, in the event the driver is not located, help the victim obtain compensation for his injuries from his own insurance policy, if he had one.
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