[02-20-2023] San Diego County, CA – Motorcycle Rider Injured After Hit-and-Run Crash in National City

A motorcycle rider was injured after being hit by a car in a hit & run crash in National City late Monday evening, February 20, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at about 11:14 p.m. along the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near 43rd Street.

Little known information is available about the crash, but some witnesses described the vehicle that fled the scene as a white Nissan Sentra. They told the responding officers that the car did not stop after the collision and gave them the license number.

The rider was found in the middle lanes after being ejected from his motorcycle roughly 100 feet away. The unidentified victim was taken to the hospital by an ambulance that happened to pass by the area. No updates on their current state are released.

The search and investigation continue. Anyone with information on the car and its driver is encouraged to contact CHP authorities.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is illegal to leave the scene of an accident in the United States without helping the injured and informing the authorities. Drivers who cause accidents and then abandon the scene face legal consequences, including imprisonment.

In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It was determined from the statistics that a hit-and-run occurred every 43 seconds on average. In 2016, a record-breaking 2,049 people may have been killed by hit-and-run motorists.

Between 2010 and 2019, 2,948 hit-and-run accidents killed 3,056 people in California. The fatality rate for this category of an accident is significantly greater in California than in the rest of the country.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

After an automobile accident, it’s crucial to contact the relevant authorities. When addressing questions from the police or the insurer, it’s important to be as factual as possible and avoid making any assumptions. It’s fairly common for victims to feel like they need to apologize, even if they weren’t at fault. Such actions could be used as evidence by the insurance company to deny a claim.

Get in touch with the agency in charge of the case to request a copy of the report. You can also submit a form on our website for us to review. If the report arrives, we’ll go to work on your case right away. Your insurance claim will be reviewed by one of our seasoned attorneys at no charge and without any commitment on your part.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in San Diego County

If you or a loved one have been injured in a hit-and-run accident in California, you may be able to recover financial compensation by filing a claim with your insurance company or going to court. Do not hesitate to call one of our highly regarded attorneys if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed as a result of the negligence of another.

Our trusted San Diego County hit-and-run accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have experience and accolades advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million. Call (888) 488-1391 now, or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.