Spring Valley, CA – Deadly Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 49
Spring Valley, CA (September 18, 2018) – On September 17, one passenger was killed and two were injured in a deadly hit-and-run accident on Highway 49. The accident happened around 1:50 p.m.
According to police, a black 1999 Mercedes Benz was rolled over on part of the highway near an exit when they arrived. Investigators said that the driver had swerved into the center divider and struck the barrier. The vehicle landed on its roof before it rolled into the median on the side of the highway. When first responders arrived, they found a woman in her 20s trapped in the vehicle.
The victim was rushed to the Sharp Memorial Hospital, which is where she was pronounced deceased. Authorities said that the driver and a front-seat passenger fled the scene.
The driver was identified as 27-year-old Rene Ruiz, who was charged with hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.
Spring Valley Hit-and-Run
When a driver flees the scene of an accident that they caused due to negligent circumstances, you have a variety of options. Many people wonder how they can compensate on behalf of their loved one if it is difficult to locate the negligent party. Luckily, in this case, they were discovered by police and charges have resulted.
Hit-and-run accidents are charged on a criminal level and, from that, civil damages can be collected. If you have lost somebody close to you in one of these serious accidents, you might be able to bring a claim of wrongful death to compensate for aspects such as lost income, loss of consortium, funeral costs, medical bill repayments, and more. You have a variety of options and the charges and police report will help you win your claim against a party who acted negligently.
Our thoughts are with the family of the loved one who lost their life in this serious hit-and-run crash. Outright negligence caused this serious accident to occur and surviving family members have a variety of options. At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we want to stand by your side as you work toward the compensation you deserve during this time of grief. Call us for more information on how we can help at 310-954-7248.
