SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A boy was injured in a Highland hit-and-run collision while riding his bicycle, ABC 7 News reports. Emergency officials responded to the 5500 block of North Victoria Avenue at about 2:26 p.m. Monday. The boy, whose identity was not released, sustained head injuries and was transported to Loma Linda University Hospital for further treatment. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department described the vehicle that fled the scene as a black 1980s pick-up truck.
Cause of the Hit-And-Run Bicycle Accident in Highland
The hit-and-run bicycle accident on September 26th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the ABC 7 News, it is unclear what caused this horrible accident. But, regardless of how this collision occurred, there is no excuse for fleeing the scene of an 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."
Hit-And-Run Bicycle Accident Injury Liability
Hit-and-run accidents involving automobiles and bicycles can result in catastrophic injuries or death to anyone involved. Therefore, while the investigation is ongoing to locate the driver who may be responsible for the accident, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to consult with an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney who specializes in bicycle accidents can help the family in efforts to locate the driver, and advise the family of their legal rights to recover the maximum compensation the victim is entitled to for medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this terrible hit-and-run bicycle accident.
Sources: ABC 7 News
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