California Car Accident Reports

A Ventura car accident has left a 9-year-old boy injured after a pickup truck struck his bicycle. The Ventura County Star reports that the December 16, 2009 accident occurred when the boy was riding his bicycle west on Calle Pensamiento. He made a turn to cross the street when a pickup truck hit him. The suspect vehicle fled the scene going west on Calle Pensamiento toward Avenida De Las Plantas. The boy was transported to an area hospital with injuries.

Authorities describe the suspect as a heavy-set man between 40 and 50 years old, between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-10, with brown hair, brown eyes and a mustache. The vehicle is described as a green pickup truck with silver trim. If you saw this accident or have information about the suspect please contact Thousand Oaks police at 805-494-8271.

I'm relieved to hear that the child's injuries were not life-threatening. I hope his injuries were not major or catastrophic. I wish this injured victim the very best for a quick and full recovery. He will be in my prayers.

Ventura Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, in 2007, 48 people were injured in Thousand Oaks as a result of bicycle accidents. In Ventura County, bicycle accidents claimed three lives and caused 261 injuries in 2007. Also, countywide, car accidents killed 71 and injured 3,993 people, during that year.

Hit-and-Run Accident Laws and Liability Issues

Under California law, motorists are required to stop at the scene of the accident, irrespective of whether or not the accident was his or her fault. According to California Vehicle Code section 20001: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."
In such accidents, it would be in the best interest of victims and their families to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled cases involving negligent drivers. A skilled car accident lawyer will also be able to determine how the family's car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run case or an incident where the at-fault driver does not have insurance or sufficient insurance coverage.

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