[12-12-2021] Sonoma County, CA – Horseback Rider Seriously Hurt After a DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Santa Rosa

An unidentified man was seriously injured after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver while he was horseback riding on Old Redwood Highway on early Sunday morning, December 12, 2021.

The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the 3700 block of Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa.

The unidentified victim was among a group of horseback riders and walkers participating in a march for the Virgin of Guadalupe. There were 100 people involved in the rally.

An unspecified vehicle then struck the horseback rider for unclear reasons. The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

Medical personnel arrived at the scene and immediately transported the victim to an area hospital. He was listed in critical condition.

Authorities were later able to locate and apprehend the hit-and-run driver. He was identified as 20-year-old Troy H. He was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and DUI.

The Santa Rosa Police Department is further investigating the case. Anyone that can provide helpful information about the accident is urged to contact SRPD through their online tip line at www.srcity.org/CrimeTips.

DUI Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Getting hurt in a car accident is never easy, but it makes things even worse when the other driver doesn’t even bother to stop, accept responsibility, or help. At least 2,049 people died in hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2016. Around 682,000 hit-and-run accidents happen in the country every year.

Many hit-and-run drivers leave the scene because they don’t want to hurt anyone else. These people might be drunk or high on drugs, have legal problems, not have insurance, or be illegal immigrants. During this case, it was thought that intoxication played a role in the car accident.

In this case, an intoxicated driver was involved. A person dies in a drunk-driving accident in the United States about 28 times a day. That’s one person every 52 minutes. NHTSA started keeping track of alcohol data in 1982, and these deaths have been at their lowest level since then. Even so, around 10,142 people died because of drunk drivers.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sonoma County

It is a crime to flee the scene of an accident when there has been bodily harm or property damage. Despite this, it is typical for a driver to flee the scene of an accident, particularly if they lack adequate insurance coverage or are at fault. This should not prevent you from pursuing fair compensation or justice.

You would have the right to compensation if you were wounded in a hit-and-run car accident. You could file a claim and be awarded monetary payment if your claim is successful.

If the fleeing driver is not apprehended, you still have legal possibilities for reimbursement, such as your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) auto policy. Because hit-and-run claims with your insurance can become confusing, hiring an experienced attorney to handle the uninsured (UM/UIM) driver claim can be critical.

Our Sonoma County hit-and-run accident lawyers from Arash Law are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have following the accident. You may call our hotline (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation.