[08-31-2022] San Diego County, CA – Skateboarder Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run in Chula Vista

According to authorities, a skateboarder was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries after crashing into a vehicle in Chula Vista on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

According to the Chula Vista Police Department, the accident occurred at roughly 11:24 a.m. on E Street.

According to witnesses, the driver of the white Mercedes was traveling at 35 to 40 mph, pushing the victim’s body up and over the car’s roof.

The white Mercedes then drove away eastbound on E Street. A Mercedes symbol from the car’s grill was found near the victim’s body.

According to police, the skateboarder was brought to UC San Diego Medical Center, but there was no information on his condition.

The victim’s identity has yet to be disclosed.

The case remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A hit-and-run accident is a type of traffic collision in which one of the drivers fails to stop and provide information at the scene. These accidents can be especially frustrating because, in addition to dealing with the damage to your vehicle, you may also have difficulty tracking down the responsible driver.

There were 2,948 fatal hit-and-runs in California between 2010 and 2019, resulting in 3,056 deaths. These statistics are higher than in any other state. Additionally, California had 8.8 fatal hit-and-runs for every 10 billion miles traveled during this period, higher than any other state except the District of Columbia and Arizona.

Despite advances in vehicle safety features, road infrastructure, cycling, pedestrian lanes, and traffic signals, automobile, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents, including hit-and-runs, continue to be prevalent.

You can do a few things if you find yourself in this situation. First, try to get as much information about the other driver as possible, including their license plate number. Then, contact your insurance company and file a claim. Finally, if you can track down the other driver, you may want to consider filing a police report.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

Following a hit-and-run, several issues must be handled as soon as possible. When someone is critically hurt, dealing with doctors, repair businesses, police, and insurance companies can be overwhelming. It is important to hire a personal injury attorney at this period to let them handle the legalities and paperwork while you focus on your recovery.

Arash Law successfully represented many hit-and-run victims throughout San Diego County. Our dedicated injury lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. We have a proven track record of success in these cases and will work tirelessly to bring you the best possible outcome.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a hit-and-run, call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form today for a FREE consultation. One of our attorneys will review your case and tell you what we can do to help. Don’t let the insurance companies take advantage of you; let Arash Law fight for you.