[04-28-2023] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Motorcyclist Suffered Minor Injuries Following Hit-And-Run Collision on Madonna Road

One motorcyclist was injured in a hit-and-run collision in San Luis Obispo County early Friday morning, April 28, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic collision occurred around 2:11 a.m. on US 101 southbound at Madonna Rd. Fire. Emergency personnel arrived at 2:37 a.m.

The motorcyclist was taken to Sierra Regional Medical Center, authorities said.

The CHP has yet to determine who hit who, and the gender and identity of those involved have not yet been revealed.

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In California, victims of hit-and-run accidents may file insurance claims or lawsuits to recover damages. If you or a loved one have been injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence, California hit-and-run attorneys can help.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If a negligent driver causes an accident and flees the scene, you can still claim compensation. Your efforts will help your case if you file a damage lawsuit. They can also assist law enforcement in locating and apprehending the driver. The steps you need to do after a hit-and-run accident include:

• Collect as much information as possible from the accident scene, including the vehicle’s make, model, color, and license plate number.
• Please notify the authorities as soon as possible. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV) or the police station where the report was taken should provide you with a copy of the accident report document. This evidence may be included in your claim.
• Collect the names and contact information of potential eyewitnesses.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• You should contact your insurance company immediately.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Causing an accident, failing to assist the injured, or failing to call the police are all illegal in the United States. You may break the law if you cause an accident and flee the scene.

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

This figure shows a hit-and-run accident occurs every 43 seconds in the United States. In 2016, a record high was set when 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents.

There were 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California between 2010 and 2019, resulting in 3,056 fatalities. California has one of the highest rates of these types of accidents compared to other states.