[12-19-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Purposefully Struck by Car in Apple Valley

One person was injured after being purposefully struck by a vehicle in Apple Valley on Monday evening, December 19, 2022.

According to the Apple Valley Police Department, the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the 21700 block of Bear Valley Road.

The crash happened after an argument outside a convenience store between two adult males, which led one to go to his car and accelerate toward the other.

The victim was thrown onto the car’s hood as it hit him. The suspect then fled the scene and is currently still at large.

The sufferer was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries to his mouth and back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police as the investigation continues.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The United States has strict laws against hitting another vehicle and fleeing the scene at high speeds. The driver, if located, will almost definitely be found guilty and punished severely.

Every day in the United States, at least one person causes an accident and then escapes the scene. Since 2006, around 2,000 people have lost their lives in these kinds of accidents. About sixty percent of the fatalities were pedestrians.

For every five pedestrian accidents, one motorist drives away without being caught. Many drivers just abandon their vehicles because they are impaired in some way (drinking, licensing problems, fear of being caught).

In stark contrast to the 14% drop in traffic-related deaths between 2007 and 2016, a stunning 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities was reported throughout the same period.

Between 2009 and 2016, hit-and-run accidents in California were the state’s leading cause of accidental fatality. At least some of the nation’s 3,562 deaths occurred in California.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Apple Valley

In California, victims of accidents when the at-fault person flees the scene have the same legal rights as victims of other types of accidents.

Our experienced lawyers can help you get the most payout from your insurance company and will offer you sound advice throughout the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit.

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