Sacramento, CA – Motorcyclist Injured in Hit and Run Accident
Sacramento, CA (November 14, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol dispatch team reported that a motorcyclist was injured on Highway 50 on Tuesday morning at 9:40 AM in a hit and run accident.
The automobile sped away from the scene of the accident leaving the motorcycle rider and his bike injured and alone in the middle of the road. The Sacramento Fire Department along with paramedics were on the scene to aid the injured man and transport him to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the motorcyclist or given us any further word on his condition. The investigation into this accident is still ongoing as local authorities gather evidence in an attempt to locate the hit and run suspect.
Hit and Run Accidents in California
Each year California loses roughly 1500 people to fatal hit and run accidents, 60% of whom are pedestrians. Approximately 11% of all reported crashes in California involve a driver leaving the scene of the accident. When you have been involved in an accident, regardless of fault, California law obligates you to stay at the scene of the accident until police and/or emergency services have arrived. Once you flee the scene of the accident you are now going to be facing criminal charges. Depending on the circumstances of the accident and whether or not anyone was injured or killed will determine if you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony hit and run charge.
If you were injured in an accident where the other driver chose to leave the scene it is imperative that you contact an attorney right away. Here at Brady Law Group we have years of experience in handling claims that involve hit and run drivers. Â These types of cases are often very complicated and in order to successfully collect on damages that you are owed, you will need a seasoned legal professional in your corner, fighting for you. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, give us a call at (866) 211-2562 and we will be happy to go over the details of your case and let you know what options you have available to you regarding compensation.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
