[10-02-2022] Fresno County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Tuolumne

A black SUV struck a 20-year-old motorcyclist, critically injuring him, in downtown Fresno early Sunday morning, October 2, 2022.

The crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. close to Tuolumne Street and Highway 99.

According to Fresno Police Lt. Sean Biggs, the black SUV struck the motorcycle as it was traveling in the wrong direction on Tuolumne.

According to Biggs, the rider was thrown from the motorcycle and fell to the ground.

The black SUV stopped by the side of the road before driving away.

According to Biggs, the rider was discovered by police lying on the ground next to his damaged motorcycle.

He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center while still breathing and conscious.

The collision remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law. The United States has one hit-and-run incident per day on average. At least 2,000 people have been killed in hit-and-run accidents in the United States since 2006.

Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents are more common than ever before. Between 2009 and 2016, the number of deaths attributed to hit-and-run drivers rose by 7%. Hit-and-run accidents are on the rise, which is also a major cause of unintentional traffic fatalities.

California had the highest rate of hit-and-run fatalities during this period. There were 3,056 killed in California alone of the total number of people who died in traffic accidents across the country in 2012.

A car accident is terrifying because of the high probability of serious injury. The situation may become even worse if the other driver refuses to stop and take responsibility.

Intoxicated drivers, those operating a vehicle illegally, and those who fear getting arrested are more likely to flee the scene of an accident.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Get in touch with a lawyer immediately if a hit-and-run driver has injured you.

A personal injury claim may help you recover financial damages for injury-related costs like medical bills and time away from work.

Our Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you get the compensation you need if you or a family member have been injured.

The accident rate in California’s major cities is higher than most people realize. We have offices in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Sacramento, but we serve clients all over the state of California.

Make sure to contact us as soon as possible so we can schedule a convenient meeting time. Contact one of our trusted attorneys at (888) 488-1391 or through our website’s intake form for a free legal consultation.