Taft, CA: Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Olive Avenue, Jan. 2
Person Injured in Taft Pedestrian Crash on Olive Avenue
Taft, California (January 2, 2018) – A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle Wednesday morning in South Taft, according to a local news source.
At around 8:45 a.m., authorities received a report regarding a person hit by a vehicle on the 400 block of Olive Avenue.
The driver involved reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid to the pedestrian. The man was later located and arrested.
The extent of the pedestrian’s injuries and their name were not immediately disclosed.
No further information was immediately provided. The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this accident will recover soon.
The law requires drivers to should slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a pedestrian or a family member may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit and receive compensation for various issues including injuries and medical bills.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you as you recover.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, please contact us to receive a free consultation with one of our injury attorneys.
If you are the victim or a family member and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
