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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run automobile accident in Victorville at about 3:04 p.m. Sunday, The San Bernardino County Sun reports. The man, Glen Lively, 32, of Victorville, was traveling west on Bear Valley Road near Cypress Avenue when he broadsided a vehicle who either turned left in front of him or pulled in front of his car while crossing Bear Valley. The driver of the other vehicle, which investigators believe to be a tan or gold Toyota Camry or Volvo, was reported to have fled the scene of the accident. Following this devastating collision, Lively was taken to Desert Valley Hospital and then flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton where he is listed in critical condition.

Cause of the Victorville Hit-And-Run Car Crash

Based on the information provided by news reports, it appears the unknown driver who pulled in front of Lively's vehicle and did not stop after the collision may be at fault. But, regardless of why this accident occurred, there is never an excuse for not stopping at 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 at the scene of the accident." Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Deputy James Snow or Sgt. Jon Billings with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Region II / Victorville Major Accident Investigation Team at (760)241-2911.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While this investigation is ongoing, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an knowledgeable and experienced Victorville personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney who has handled automobile accidents such as this one, can review the collision, advise the victim of his legal rights, and may be able to assist authorities to locate the driver. In the event, where the driver cannot be located, an attorney can also help the victim with a compensation claim against his insurance policy for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages to this horrible hit-and-run car accident.