Elfego Lozano-Nicolas, 39, has died from critical injuries he suffered in a Santa Ana car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal bicycle accident occurred the night of January 20, 2012 in the 100 block of South Broadway. Lozano-Nicolas was hit by a pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tundra, with a ladder rack and ladders on top. The truck also had blue lettering running the length of the truck. The pickup's hubcap fell at the scene of the crash. The driver did not stop. Lozano-Nicholas was taken to a local trauma center where he died the day after the incident. If you have any information about this fatal hit-and-run crash, please contact Santa Ana police at 714-245-8701.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Elfego Lozano-Nicolas for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the pickup truck hit the bicyclist and then fled the scene without even stopping to help the critically injured victim. Lozano-Nicolas was found on the roadway unconscious. The driver basically fled leaving the victim exposed to further danger. I hope officials apprehend whoever committed this appalling act and prosecute him or her to the fullest extent of the law.

Justice for Victims

If you have any information about this driver or the suspect, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and to become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. This site is part of our effort to partner with the community and help our local law enforcement officials apprehend these hit-and-run drivers.

Families that have lost loved ones in hit-and-run collisions would be well advised to contact an experienced Santa Ana personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the accident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Riverside car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the pedestrian accident occurred on Arlington Avenue near Tyler Street, early morning on January 13, 2012. The pedestrian may have apparently attempted to run across Arlington Avenue toward the VFW Hall, when he was struck by a possibly light-colored truck or SUV. The pedestrian, who is in his 40s, was hospitalized with broken bones. Anyone with information about the driver or the suspect vehicle is asked to call police at 951-826-8723.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 86 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Riverside. In Riverside County as a whole, 203 people died and 7,974 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Laws

Based on this news report, it is not clear if the pedestrian darted into the street or if he was running across the street inside a crosswalk. Motorists are required by the law to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks. However, regardless of who was at fault, the driver in this case should have stopped and remained at the scene.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Holding Drivers Accountable

Not only is it illegal to leave the scene of an injury accident, but it is also an inhumane and irresponsible act. This driver left an injured pedestrian lying on the street, exposed to further danger. Appalling! I trust authorities will soon apprehend this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this incident, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Injured hit-and-run victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the driver is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A 12-year-old boy was injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union Tribune, the hit-and-run collision occurred at the intersection of South 37th Street and National Avenue in the Mountain View neighborhood, the evening of December 24, 2011. Officials say the boy was crossing the street on his bicycle when the car struck him. He sustained a broken leg. The motorist left the scene of the crash. Officials are searching for the driver, who they say, is expected to face felony hit-and-run charges.

My heart goes out to the boy injured in this San Diego hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), San Diego bicycle accidents claimed the lives of six people and caused 525 injuries. Countywide, nine fatalities and 972 injuries occurred due to bicycle accidents, during that same year.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, the driver of the car hit the 12-year-old boy and left him lying on the roadway with broken bones, exposed to further injury. Appalling! It is the duty of a motorist to remain at the scene of the car accident regardless of whose fault the accident was. In this case, officials say the boy rode into traffic lanes. That does not excuse the driver from leaving the injured victim at the scene and driving away. Had the driver stopped at the scene, he or she may not have faced any criminal charges. Now, the driver is facing a felony hit-and-run charge.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

The family of a child injured in a hit-and-run car accident would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation to protect their legal rights and best interests. A skilled car accident attorney will inform families in such cases about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a crash where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A man in his 40s was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which police report involved a hit-and-run driver, early morning on December 8, 2011. According to an article by City News Service, the fatal crash occurred on the 605 Freeway south of Imperial Highway. California Highway Patrol officials have not stated how many vehicles were involved, but apparently one was a taxi. A description of the hit-and-run suspect or vehicle is not available. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of the victim who was killed in this hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 539 injuries involving Norwalk car accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 554 people died and 50,817 were injured as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run

It is unclear from this report as to how many vehicles were involved in this crash or who caused the collision. It appears that a hit-and-run vehicle was involved. It is appalling that a driver would be involved in a fatal collision and then leave the scene without stopping to help the victim or victims of the crash. Leaving the scene of a crash is not only an unconscionable act, but it is also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Motorists are not only required to stop and contact authorities, but they are also required to exchange information with other parties involved, and most importantly obtain assistance for the injured victims. This can be something as simple as picking up a cell phone and calling 911. However, the driver in this case, did none of the above. Instead, this individual simply took off.

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

I trust this hit-and-run driver will soon be apprehended and brought to justice by authorities. If you have any information about this driver or vehicle, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Families of hit-and-run victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will also inform victims' families about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.

Several people were injured in two related Sacramento car accidents that involved a driver attempting to flee the scene. According to a New 10 report, the initial hit-and-run accident occurred at El Camino and Watt Avenue, while the second incident occurred on Cottage Way in Sacramento, the night of November 30, 2011. Officials say the male driver of a silver Mustang struck a Nissan while turning, fled the scene of the crash, and then collided head-on with a Chevy Cavalier. The occupants of the Nissan and the Cavalier were hospitalized with unknown injuries, and the Mustang driver and his female passenger suffered moderate to major injuries. It is not clear what charges the driver of the Mustang will face.

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these accidents caused by the hit-and-run suspect. I wish all of the injured victims the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Sacramento Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 22 people were killed and 3,423 were injured in Sacramento car accidents. Countywide, 99 fatalities and 7,503 injuries occurred as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

Based on this news report, the driver of the Mustang not only struck the Nissan and injured its occupants, but in attempting to flee the scene struck another vehicle and injured its occupants as well, in addition to injuring himself and his passenger Appalling! It is unconscionable and illegal to leave the scene of a crash when someone has been injured.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Liability Issues

I'm relieved to hear that the hit-and-run driver was apprehended. I trust officials are also looking into whether this driver was under the influence, speeding, driving recklessly, or otherwise negligent at the time of the collision. Injured victims of hit-and-run car accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer, who will fight for their rights and ensure that they receive fair compensation to cover all damages. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A mother and two children were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, the afternoon of November 27, 2011. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, a Dodge Viper that was drag racing with another car, went out of control spun over and crashed head-on into a Nissan Pathfinder SUV with the three victims in it. The crash occurred on Pacific Coast Highway just west of the Trancas Canyon Road signal.

The Viper, which was headed east on PCH at a high rate of speed, burst into flames after the collision. The SUV rolled over leaving the woman with a broken leg and her children with relatively minor injuries. Passersby rescued the driver from the Dodge as it began to burn. The Viper's driver escaped with minor injuries. The other car involved in the incident left the scene. The Viper's driver has not been charged yet, but officials say it appears that he is at fault. An investigation is ongoing.

I'm relieved to hear that the woman and her children are safe, and did not suffer any catastrophic injuries in this horrific crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 117 injuries involving Malibu car accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 554 people died and 50,817 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

Violation of Laws

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Viper was traveling at a high rate of speed and was involved in a street race with another vehicle at the time. California Vehicle Code Section 23109 (a) states: "A person shall not engage in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway. As used in this section, a motor vehicle speed contest includes a motor vehicle race against another vehicle, a clock, or other timing device. For purposes of this section, an event in which the time to cover a prescribed route of more than 20 miles is measured, but where the vehicle does not exceed the speed limits, is not a speed contest."

I trust officials will soon identify and apprehend the other driver in this incident. Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a felony under California law and illegal under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a). If you have any information about this incident, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward. In this particular case, both the driver of the Viper and the other driver who left the scene, in addition to facing criminal charges, can be held financially responsible for the victims' injuries and damages.

Protecting Victims' Rights

Injured victims in such cases would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. Victims can seek compensation to cover damages including medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

George W. Brown, 62, was severely injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver, the early morning of November 20, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the major injury collision occurred on Carlsbad Village Drive near Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad. Officials found Brown unconscious and lying in the middle of the street with a head injury. He was transported to an area hospital. It was determined that his injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Carlsbad police are investigating the accident as a hit-and-run crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Josh Bubnis at 760-931-2158.

My heart goes out to the injured victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish George Brown the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 26 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Carlsbad. In San Diego County as a whole, 57 people died and 937 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on this news report, Brown was found lying in the middle of the roadway and officials suspect that a vehicle struck him. It appears that the driver failed to stop and render aid to the victim. Under California law, motorists involved in injury car accidents are required to immediately stop and remain at the scene. They are also required to exchange pertinent information with the other parties involved and most importantly, seek aid for the injured victim. In this case, the motorist failed to do none of the above. Instead, this individual just drove away leaving this man with head injuries lying on the roadway, exposed to further danger. Appalling!

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

If you have any information about the vehicle or suspect, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. This site is part of our effort to partner with members of the community and to help law enforcement apprehend hit-and-run drivers.

Injured hit-and-run victims are often left facing costly medical bills and other expenses. Victims or their families in such cases would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will also advise victims about how their own car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is never found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Five people were injured in a San Bernardino car accident, which officials say, involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the chain-reaction collision occurred the evening of October 29, 2011 near the intersection of Foothill and Citrus avenues. Officials report 42-year-old Fedrico Madrigal Avila had been involved in a non-injury hit-and-run crash earlier at Foothill and Beech.

He then fled that scene, eastbound on Foothill, traveling at speeds of over 80 mph. When he encountered traffic at the intersection of Citrus, Avila rear-ended one stopped vehicle triggering a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash. Avila still continued out of control and struck a curb and two more stopped vehicles. He attempted to flee on foot but was held by bystanders. Avila is expected to be charged with DUI and hit-and-run . Four others who were injured were transported to area hospitals for treatment.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 49 injuries involving DUI collisions in Fontana. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 98 people died and 945 were injured due to alcohol-related crashes, during the same year.

Violation of Laws

Based on this news report, not only was Avila driving his vehicle under the influence and caused an injury crash, but also attempted to flee, first in his vehicle and then on foot. Appalling! I applaud the bystanders who stopped this driver and made sure he was turned over to the authorities.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a). Also, California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Claim for Compensation

Avila, in addition to facing criminal charges, can be held financially responsible for his actions. Injured victims in such cases would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will help protect their rights and look out for their best interests. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to better advise victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

A pedestrian sustained fatal injuries in a Los Angeles car accident, the night of October 6, 2011. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the hit-and-run accident occurred in the 21400 block of Vermont Avenue in an unincorporated area of West Carson. California Highway Patrol officials say the pedestrian was struck and the driver fled the scene. Details of the crash are not available at this time.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased hit-and-run car accident victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accidents in Los Angeles

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 29 fatalities and 327 injuries reported involving pedestrian accidents in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Also, countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 179 lives and injured 4,918, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Law

There are not many details available in this news account about precisely how this crash occurred. However, officials say the pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene. Leaving the scene of an injury collision is not only an inhumane and irresponsible act, but it is also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

I trust officials will soon apprehend this hit-and-run driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about the driver or the vehicle involved in this crash, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward. This web site is a part of our effort to partner with the community and law enforcement and help hold hit-and-run drivers accountable.

Victims' families in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident lawyer will also be able to advise families about how their own auto insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash where the driver is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A 19-year-old woman suffered major injuries in a Riverside car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the hit-and-run car accident occurred the night of October 3, 2011, near University Village Towers, close to the intersection of Linden Street and Iowa Avenue. Officials say a silver four-door sedan was traveling east on Linden when it hit the pedestrian. Officials suspect the victim was outside a marked crosswalk at the time. The vehicle fled the scene. Anyone who saw this crash is asked to contact Detective Joe Avila at 951-826-8720.

My heart goes out to this young woman who has been injured in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four fatalities and 86 injuries occurred involving pedestrian accidents in Riverside. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 370 people, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Crash

Based on this news report, officials say the pedestrian was likely not in a marked crosswalk. However, it was the driver's responsibility to stop and remain at the scene until authorities arrive. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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." Motorists are required to stop regardless of who was at fault.

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

In this particular case, the driver apparently struck the woman and left her lying on the roadway without care or medical attention. Appalling! If you saw this crash or have information about the driver, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Victims of hit-and-run car accidents would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Riverside Car Accident Attorneys

Many people in California do not make complete stops when they approach a stop sign and are ticketed on a frequent basis. Do you feel that this deserves a ticket? Of course! No way! Only if something bad happens Current Results