Jayden Arias Dies after Bicycle Crash at Olive Avenue and Westwood Street in Porterville
Jayden Arias Identified as Teen Killed in Porterville Bicycle Accident at Olive Avenue and Westwood Street; Harvey Jacobo Arrested
Porterville, California (May 7, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a Tuesday evening hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Porterville.
The deadly crash transpired at around 6:55 p.m., on May 5, in the area of Olive Avenue and Westwood Street.
Jayden Arias, 15, of Porterville, was cycling northbound on Westwood Street and crossing Olive Avenue when he was struck by a dark-colored vehicle that was traveling westbound on Olive Avenue, according to police.
Jayden Arias Dies after Porterville Bicycle Accident at Olive Avenue
Arias was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The involved driver, Harvey Jacobo, 23, fled the scene following the mishap. The police tracked Jacobo to his home in the 500 block of South Milo Street.
Jacobo was arrested and booked into Tulare County South County Detention Facility on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death, DUI causing death, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and driving without a required Ignition Interlock Device.
Jacobo is scheduled to appear in court this week. He was held on a $300,000 bail.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact Porterville police at 782-7400.
A bicycle accident may cause catastrophic and potentially fatal injuries. Of all traffic accidents, those involving a bicyclist are often the most serious – most frequently to the rider of the bicycle rather than the driver or occupants of the motor vehicle involved.
When traffic accidents occur, the responsible party will be required by law to compensate the victims for medical expenses, lost earnings, and future loss of earnings or medical care. In serious accidents, the responsible driver may be held accountable for paying non-economic damages, including emotional trauma, pain, and suffering.
Mark Shayani, the Managing Attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, says determining where liability lies is not direct and straightforward due to varying factors being involved and the fact that most people will want to avoid responsibility even when they were at fault. Additionally, the insurance companies that cover the car that will be found at fault will want to reduce the amounts to be offered as compensation to the lowest levels possible.
“It is of the utmost importance that you do not give any statements or admit fault if approached by the other driver’s insurance company. Anything you say could be used against you at a later date when the liability of the collision is determined.” Shayani said.
Mr. Shayani advises victims of traffic accidents or their family members to seek legal help from a seasoned attorney who can conduct an independent investigation and fight for their rights.
Contact Pacific Attorney Group at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to a bicycle accident attorney for advice.
