RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A woman was severely hit by a car on Interstate 10 in Palm Springs, The Desert Sun reports. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was running across the I-10 near Indian Canyon Drive at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, when a black Volkswagen Jetta struck her and then fled the scene. Following this devastating collision, the woman was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, CHP officers are currently searching for the driver of the Volkswagen that has a partial license of 7H6X.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on I-10
The accident on October 12th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Desert Sun, it is not clear why the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene of the 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."
Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
While the investigation of the accident is ongoing, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced Riverside personal injury attorney can help the victim protect their legal rights and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this hit-and-run pedestrian accident. However, in the in the event where the driver cannot be located, the victim may also look into her own insurance policy for financial compensation.
Sources: The Desert Sun
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