[07-11-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Four People Injured Following Hit-And-Run Collision in Yucca Valley

Four people were injured following a hit-and-run collision in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County, early Tuesday afternoon, July 11, 2023.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision happened around 1:33 p.m. near Onaga Trail and Hopi Trail.

A 32-year-old driver named Cory B. hit two vehicles from behind and yelled that he did not have a driver’s license before leaving the scene.

The two vehicles had two occupants in each vehicle. One had a 22-year-old and a 20-year-old from Morongo Valley, while the other one had a 48-year-old and 13-year-old from Twentynine Palms.

All four reportedly sustained unknown injuries, but no one was treated at the scene.

Barnhart was later arrested for hit-and-run with injuries and was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail.

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Several options are available if you or a loved one were injured in a California hit-and-run accident. Your options are to file a lawsuit or submit a claim to your insurance company. If someone else’s carelessness resulted in severe injury or loss for you or a loved one, you should consult a hit-and-run attorney.

Contact one of our lawyers for a free consultation. Our consultation will include an assessment of your case, recommendations for necessary steps, and assessing key factors influencing a potential settlement offer.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Compensation can still be sought even if the careless driver fled the scene. You can help authorities find and apprehend the suspects involved by taking the proper steps, which might support your case if you decide to file a lawsuit for damages. The following guidelines offer a framework for taking action following a hit-and-run accident:

• Ensure immediate medical attention: It is crucial not to delay seeking medical help, even if you believe you are unharmed. Prioritize seeing a doctor promptly if you have sustained significant injuries.
• Report the incident to the police: Notify the police immediately, providing them with all the relevant details. Obtain a copy of the accident report from the police station or the California DMV.
• Inform your insurance company: Promptly inform your private insurance company about the hit-and-run accident.
• Collect evidence from the accident scene: Gather as much information as possible from the accident scene, including the license plate number, make, model, and color of the involved vehicle.
• Obtain witness details: Quickly gather potential witnesses’ contact information (names and phone numbers) at the scene.
• Seek legal advice: It is advisable to consult with a hit-and-run accident attorney before accepting any settlement offers from other insurance providers.

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Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the US, leaving the site of an accident without reporting it or helping the victims is considered a crime. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 737,100 accidents involving hit-and-run drivers were reported in 2015. This equates to roughly one hit-and-run accident occurring every 43 seconds in the United States.

In 2016, a record number of 2,049 lives were lost in hit-and-run accidents. In California, 2,948 hit-and-run accidents resulted in 3,056 fatalities between 2010 and 2019. These statistics indicate a significantly higher frequency of such incidents than in other states.