[04-23-2023] San Diego County, CA – Hit-and-Run in Old Town Leaves Woman with Life-Threatening Injuries

A 29-year-old woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run incident in Old Town, San Diego, on Sunday evening, April 23, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the accident happened around 6:15 p.m. on a sidewalk near 4000 Harney Street.

The victim and another woman were walking along the sidewalk when a man in his 30s stopped his gold-tan Ford F-350 crew cab truck to let them in.

After one woman entered the truck, the victim tried to enter, but the driver repeatedly drove forward and stopped.

The victim fell to the street while trying to get in and was run over, according to the SDPD.

The 30-year-old suspect fled the scene while the victim was treated for life-threatening injuries, including an 8-by-6-inch abrasion on her left thigh and a laceration to the left side of her head that severed the temporal artery, according to police.

It was unclear if the suspect knew the woman.

Authorities are still conducting their investigation.

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What To Do After A Hit-and-Run Accident

You may find it difficult to think clearly after being struck by a car, especially if you were injured in a hit-and-run. However, what you say and do at the accident scene can significantly impact your lawsuit’s success against the at-fault party. By adhering to these rules, you can preserve your personal injury claim’s value:

• Contact the police following a collision, and ask for an accident report.
• Record everything, including your injuries, the weather, the road conditions, and the car that hit you.
• Gather all possible witnesses’ names and contact details.
• Immediately seek medical attention from a doctor or other healthcare professional, and list your injured body parts.
• Keep a notebook to record your injuries and the healing process. Describe how you’re feeling, the treatments you’re receiving, and the cost.
• Before speaking with a lawyer, avoid negotiating with an insurance company or accepting a settlement offer.
• Refrain from sharing anything concerning accidents or how they happened on social media.
• Consult an experienced California hit-and-run accident lawyer 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. It’s possible to break the law if you cause an accident and then try to leave the scene.
In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Based on this number, a hit-and-run occurs every 43 seconds in the United States. In 2016, there were 2,049 people killed in hit-and-run accidents, setting a new record high.

There were 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California between 2010 and 2019, resulting in 3,056 fatalities. Compared to other states, California consistently ranks towards the top in terms of the number of this type of accident.