[05-24-2022] Trinity County, CA – 75-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash Along SR-299

A 75-year-old man identified as Jaques L. sustained major injuries in a hit-and-run crash in Salyer on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

According to a California Highway Patrol press release, the collision occurred around 3:10 p.m. on Highway 299 in front of the Salyer Store.

A Toyota driver failed to yield to the motorcyclist while traveling westbound on SR-299 when turning left into the Salyer Store parking lot.

According to CHP, Loren applied the brakes but was ejected from the bike after colliding with the right side of the Toyota.

According to officials, Loren was taken to a Humboldt County hospital with serious injuries.

CHP officers from Willow Creek reported that the driver had fled the scene of the accident before they arrived.

The Toyota driver was seen exiting his vehicle and getting into a white Toyota FJ Cruiser heading eastbound after the collision.

The Trinity River Area officers are still investigating the crash.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

There is nothing worse than being the victim of a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver. Things will only get worse if the other driver refuses to stop or accept responsibility for the collision.

Hit-and-runs are a major problem when it comes to car accidents. Hit-and-run fatalities in the United States totaled 2,049 in 2016. According to a recent study, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported in the United States each year. Every week, at least one pedestrian is hit and killed by a car.

Pedestrians have no recourse in the event of a collision with a driver who is careless.

There are a variety of reasons why people decide to leave the scene of an accident, and they don’t always coincide. People in precarious situations are more likely to be involved in a car accident. When these drivers get into an accident because they are under the influence, they tend to flee the scene rather than face the consequences.

Trinity County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

After a hit-and-run accident, it is critical to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

A personal injury lawsuit can pay for everything from medical expenses to lost wages to mental anguish.

Our Trinity County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident.

Major cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento have a higher than average rate of accidents. Our company provides services throughout California, including Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

If this is the case, please get in touch with us so that we can set up a meeting time that is convenient for you and your company. To speak with one of our representatives, call us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online contact form.