Motorcyclist Injured in Hit and Run Accident
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit and run accident on Thursday, July 25, 2019. It happened at about 10:30 pm at the intersection of Phillips Lane and E. 18th Street in Antioch, California. The vehicle driver fled the scene on foot before emergency responders arrived. The Antioch Police Department and firefighters from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District were dispatched to the scene of the crash. The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was quickly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Antioch Hit and Run Accident Details
According to police, the preliminary investigation indicated that the motorcyclist had been traveling in the westbound lanes of E. 18th when a car that was trying to pull into a driveway appeared in front of the motorcyclist. The driver of the vehicle, registered out of Bethel Island, proceeded to park the car into the parking lot of an AmeriGas station. However, a few minutes later, the driver got out of the vehicle and ran from the collision.
Antioch police tried to locate the driver, but so far have been unsuccessful. An update on the motorcyclist’s condition was not readily available when requested. No further information has been released. Anyone who may have witnessed the hit and run accident is asked to please report their information to the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6900.
Watch Youtube Video: Driver Flees Scene After Motorcycle Crash in Antioch. This Youtube video by EastCountyToday gives a glimpse into the scene of the hit and run following the arrival of emergency response crews. Viewers can see Antioch police officers taking photographs of the scene as evidence for the investigation, the damage sustained on both the motorcycle and the rear end of the car, and medical crews assisting someone in a stretcher.
Finding Hit and Run Drivers
A seasoned personal injury attorney with strong financial resources is crucial to anyone’s chances of locating a driver that fled the scene. My firm has proven time and time again that we are capable of locating a driver that caused a person’s injury in a collision, as demonstrated by our track record.
Hit and Run Investigations
The process of accident reconstruction is of high value to a personal injury law firm. Investigators look into evidence such as any vehicle or road markings on the pavement, fragments of the motor vehicle, paint chipping from the car, and much more. Finding surveillance video footage or potential witnesses from nearby businesses or neighborhoods can also lead to promising results. These are just a handful of the techniques that can produce positive outcomes in the hunt for a motorist that caused the motorcyclist’s injuries.
Antioch Personal Injury Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, an Antioch personal injury lawyer. When a beloved family member is critically injured in an accident, it impacts the whole family as they have to deal with the emotional and financial stress. These matters are made even more challenging when the accident is a hit and run. If this has happened to you, please give me a call for my free and friendly advice at (925) 428-5220 or (800) 404-5400.
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