[06-25-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Two-Month-Old Baby Trapped Inside Truck Following Hit-and-Run Crash in Modesto

Multiple passengers were injured, and a two-month-old baby was trapped inside a truck after a hit-and-run crash in Modesto Saturday morning, June 25, 2022.

According to the Modesto Police Department, the collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of High Street and Cedar Avenue.

According to the police, the suspect was traveling quickly west on Cedar Avenue as it approached High Street before he ran the stop sign.

Two people rushed to the scene to help after the crash spilled into their yard.

A video was shown that a group of Good Samaritans was attempting to remove the baby.

According to the investigators, all passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their wounds. The infant was flown to the hospital as a precaution.

A department spokesperson reported that there hadn’t been any arrests yet.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Getting into a car accident because of another driver’s carelessness is a terrible experience for anyone. This situation will deteriorate significantly if the other driver refuses to stop or accept responsibility for the accident.

Hit-and-runs cause too many car accidents. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. According to a new study, an annual average of 682,000 hit-and-runs is recorded in the United States. At least once a week, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a car.

Other drivers’ negligence and disregard for pedestrian safety are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents.

There are a variety of reasons why people decide to leave the scene of an accident, and they don’t always coincide. The risk of a car accident increases when a person is in a precarious situation.

Stanislaus County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Anyone who has been injured in a hit-and-run should immediately contact a lawyer to discuss their case.

You can receive compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress if you have been injured.

Our Stanislaus County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help you win your case and recover the compensation you deserve.

Cities in California have a higher rate of accidents than you might expect. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Stanislaus, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Don’t hesitate to call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.