Pedestrian Struck by Fleeing Driver on Dry Creek Road
A pedestrian injury was reported in Rio Linda on April 28 caused by a hit-and-run driver. The accident happened along Dry Creek Road between E and G streets shortly after 5:00 p.m. at a convenience store parking lot, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. The police are investigating the accident to find out how it happened and are seeking the fleeing driver.
Contacting a Lawyer After Your Hit-and-Run Injury Accident
Getting in touch with a lawyer for free advice after being injured in a hit-and-run is a good idea. The lawyer may be able to help locate the driver, and, if not, assist you in recovering compensation through your insurance. When you’ve been injured, having to go through dealing with the pain and suffering is difficult enough. Letting someone else handle your compensation allows you to focus on getting better without the strain of handling the financial end as well.
Recovering Compensation for a Pedestrian Injury
In some cases, when a pedestrian has been struck and injured by a driver who fled the scene, that motorist cannot be located. However, if the pedestrian has auto insurance, including uninsured/underinsured coverage, they may use this to recover the cost of their medical coverage up to the limit of the policy. This type of add-on insurance is offered to all California drivers when they purchase coverage.
Many drivers elect to take it because of the high number of uninsured or underinsured motorists in the state. It not only provides coverage if you are injured as a motorist or passenger in a vehicle but also if you are a pedestrian or bicyclist. If you don’t have this coverage but a family member does, theirs can be used without any increase in premiums.
Locating a Fleeing Driver After a Pedestrian Accident
Finding a hit-and-run driver following an accident isn’t always easy, but it can be done in some cases. The way they are found is by conducting an investigation and collecting evidence that can pinpoint the vehicle and potential driver. Our investigators at AutoAccident.com have discovered a number of fleeing drivers in this way. To locate the vehicle and driver:
- By going as soon as possible to the accident site, the investigators can collect evidence such as paint marks, pieces of metal or car parts dropped in the crash and others. Those pieces can be used to help identify the make and model of the vehicle since they are specific to certain auto manufacturers.
- Any witnesses to the collision are interviewed because they can corroborate how the accident happened and may be able to identify the vehicle and sometimes even the driver. Some witnesses may have even filmed the scene or the accident as it happened with their smartphones.
- Nearby surveillance cameras located at traffic lights and businesses can be checked to see if the pedestrian hit-and-run was captured on tape. These days, many locations have cameras set up to protect their businesses, so this is a real possibility to identify the vehicle and maybe even the license plate number.
- The police report is examined to ensure its accuracy.
- The investigators conduct accident reconstruction, which shows how the collision occurred and can indicate who was at fault.
Rio Linda Car Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, and I am a Rio Linda car accident lawyer. You can call our injury lawyers for their free and friendly advice if you want to find out if you can file a claim to recover compensation. We can be reached at (916) 921-6400, (800) 404-5400 or contact us with an online message. By setting up a free in-person or virtual consultation, you can ask questions, have your case reviewed, and find out about opportunities to obtain compensation.
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