[07-02-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Kills an 11-year-old Girl in Apple Valley

An 11-year-old girl identified as Christina Bird died following an ATV hit-and-run accident in Apple Valley on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

The crash occurred at 8:50 in the morning on Stoddard Wells Road.

Bird was admitted to the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in critical condition but was eventually declared dead on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She sustained multiple broken bones and a severed spinal cord.

The California Highway Patrol describes the criminal’s vehicle as a 2021 RZR Turbo or Turbo S4 with a bright orange color.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Running away from an accident scene is illegal. Regrettably, hit-and-run drivers are involved in about 11% of all car accidents. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in and of itself. Sadly, hit-and-run collisions continue to occur frequently on US highways.

In the US, a hit-and-run accident occurs every minute. There were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the US in 2016. Around 682,000 hit-and-run incidents occur in the US each year. Walking victims of hit-and-run accidents frequently sustain injuries.

16,123 people were hurt and killed in car accidents in 2019 in San Bernardino County, California. Most of these accidents happen because drivers are careless or drunk.

To reduce your risk of being in an accident, slow down when you bend or turn on the road. Drive with extra caution on roads with a lot of traffic and intersections.

There are many reasons why drivers leave the scene of an accident. They might be drug addicts, run-ins with the law, lack health insurance, or be here illegally, among other things.

San Bernardino County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer

Pedestrians are among those on the road most at risk of injury. The victims of those kinds of accidents are frequently those who are hit and run. If a hit-and-run driver has hurt you and their identity is yet unknown, you can still receive compensation for the harm the accident caused you.

The situation gets even more challenging if the other driver does not pause, admit fault, or offer support. Many hit-and-run accident victims are unaware that even if the at-fault driver flees, they may still be entitled to financial support for their medical bills, lost wages, and suffering.

Injured victims of severe car accidents may be unable to work, which prevents them from earning a living. Although the injured victims are supposed to recover from their wounds, finding work while you’re healing can be challenging. The victims may feel stressed as a result.

The team of San Bernardino County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law has extensive experience and knowledge in fatal hit-and-run collisions involving pedestrians. We are knowledgeable about the applicable law in these circumstances.

Set up a free consultation with us by calling us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to learn how we can support you in your legal fight. Don’t hesitate to contact us to speak with one of our experienced attorneys regarding hit-and-run cases.