[03-14-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 16-Year-Old Girl Injured and on Life Support After Hit-and-Run Crash on Ayers Lane

A 16-year-old Galt girl is in the hospital and on life support after being struck in a hit-and-run on Monday night, March 14, 2022.

The Galt Police Department received a 911 call from the California Highway Patrol just before 11:00 p.m. reporting a girl lying in the road on Ayers Lane, a residential street just east of Highway 99.

According to a news release from the Police Department, officers found the teen in the westbound lane of Ayers Lane near Trellis Lane.

According to police, the victim was bleeding from the head and was taken to a hospital by Cosumnes Fire Department personnel.

According to the police department, the victim is currently on life support.

According to investigators, the girl was walking her dog when she was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.

There was no information about the suspect or the suspect vehicle available right away.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A car accident caused by another driver’s carelessness is never pleasant. If the other driver refuses to stop, accepts responsibility for the accident, and offers assistance, the situation will deteriorate.

Hit-and-runs are all too common in car accidents. In 2016, 2,049 people in the United States died as a result of hit-and-run accidents. According to a recent study, approximately 682,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. At least once a week, a pedestrian is hit and run by a vehicle.

Pedestrians have no means of defending themselves against the most common cause of pedestrian accidents, which is the negligence of others.

Drivers may flee the scene of an accident for a variety of reasons. Undocumented, uninsured, or otherwise in a precarious situation may be more likely to engage in drunk driving.

Sacramento County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims

Anyone who has been injured in a hit-and-run should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. A California hit-and-run lawyer won’t charge you a fee unless and until your claim for damages is successfully resolved.

Medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and physical pain and suffering can all be recovered through a personal injury claim.

Our Sacramento County hit-and-run accident lawyers are ready to help victims pursue compensation for their injuries. It is easy to find a place to work in large cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento. In addition to our offices in Riverside and San Francisco, we also have several other locations.

Whatever location works best for you is fine with us, whether it be your place of business or somewhere else in the state of California. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out the form below for a free consultation.