RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident near the University Village Towers in Riverside, The Press-Enterprise reports. The young woman was walking at a marked crosswalk along West Linden Street just east of Iowa Avenue at about 9:13 p.m., when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The extent of the woman's injuries and her name was not immediately available. Police officials are currently searching for the driver of a silver-four-door sedan that may be involved in this accident.
Cause of the Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident in Riverside
The accident on October 3rd remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it not clear why the driver failed to stop 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 the driver or the accident should contact Detective Joe Avila at (951)826-8720.
Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability
Accidents involving pedestrians and automobiles can have catastrophic results, which include, serious injuries and death. Therefore, while the investigation is ongoing, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to contact an skilled and competent Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer who specializes in complex incidents such as this one, can ensure that the victim's legal rights are protected, help her and/or her family in efforts to locate the driver responsible for the collision, and decide the best course of action to receive the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible hit-and-run pedestrian accident.
Sources: The Press-Enterprise
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