[04-20-2023] San Diego County, CA – One Bike Rider Injured After Hit-and-Run Accident in Point Loma

One bike rider, identified as Tristan G., was injured after a hit-and-run accident at Point Loma in San Diego on Thursday afternoon, April 20, 2023.

According to a social media post by Gonzalez, he was riding his bike on Catalina Boulevard when the driver ran him over around 4:50 pm.

The victim is a former police officer and a board member of their high school mountain biking league.

Currently, the San Diego Police Department is looking for the suspect and investigating the accident. The suspect, a white male between the ages of 35 and 45, was seen driving a smaller white pickup truck with a regular cab and untinted windows. Also, he wore a lighter-colored baseball cap.

The victim and the authorities are urging people to help search the area and locate the suspect.

Renowned San Diego Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Hit-and-run accident victims in California may file insurance claims or lawsuits to recover damages. California hit-and-run attorneys can help if you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence.

During the free consultation, one of our attorneys will assess your case, outline the following stages, and discuss any issues affecting the settlement offer.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

You can still defend your right to compensation if a negligent driver causes an accident. If you file a lawsuit for damages, your efforts will help your case. They can also help law enforcement locate and capture the driver. These steps include:

• Gather as much information as possible from the accident site, including the car’s make, model, color, and license plate number.
• Please notify the authorities right away. You should get a copy of the accident report document from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV) or the police station where the report was taken. You may include this evidence in your claim.
• Obtain the names and contact information of potential eyewitnesses.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
• You should notify your insurance provider immediately.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Causing an accident, not helping the injured, or calling the police is against the law in the United States. If you cause an accident and then try to flee the scene, you may be breaking the law.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015.

According to this figure, there is a hit-and-run accident in the US every 43 seconds. A new record was established in 2016 when 2,049 people died in hit-and-run incidents.

Between 2010 and 2019, there were 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California, which resulted in 3,056 fatalities. When compared to other states, California consistently has one of the highest rates of accidents of this type.