Mendocino, CA – Pedestrian Injured in Hit-&-Run on State St
Mendocino, CA (December 12, 2019) – A hit-and-run accident on State Street in Redwood Valley on Monday, December 9th left a pedestrian critically injured.
The accident took place just before 10:00 p.m. at 7751 North State Street near the Coyote Valley Casino Gas Station.
According to a police report, at least two cars hit the pedestrian.
The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene, heading southbound. The driver of the second car, a tan-colored Saturn sedan, pulled over and remained at the scene.
Emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene and discovered the pedestrian lying in the road, having sustained critical injuries during the accident.
The victim was taken to a nearby trauma center for immediate medical attention.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Mendocino
Under California law, a hit-and-run accident has occurred whenever a driver is in an accident with another vehicle, a cyclist, a pedestrian, or object, and flees the scene of the crash without making any attempt to identify themselves, or offering any essential, life-saving aid to victims who may be in urgent need of assistance.
It does not matter whether the fleeing motorist is responsible for the accident or not, leaving the scene is a crime and will be treated as such. If you have been the victim of a hit-and-run driver, the first thing you need to do is notify the local authorities so they can quickly open an investigation that will help identify and locate the dastardly driver.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident then you may be able to benefit from uninsured motorist coverage Here at the Los Angeles Injury Group, we will stand by your side throughout your case and make sure your rights are protected.
For a free consultation with one of our uninsured motorist accident attorneys regarding your case, call us today at 310-954-7248 and find out what we can do for you.
