Angels Camp, CA: Possible Hit-and-Run Accident on San Joaquin Street, Jan. 10
14-Year-Old Girl Injured in Angels Camp Pedestrian Accident on San Joaquin Street near Mark Twain Elementary School
Angels Camp, California (January 11, 2019) – A teen pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle Thursday morning on a street in Angels Camp, a local news source reported.
The accident took place at around 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 10 on San Joaquin Street, about 100 yards from Mark Twain Elementary School, just east of Alpine Street.
According to police, the 14-year-old girl was walking to the school on San Joaquin Street when for an undetermined reason she was sideswiped by the passenger side of a car.
Medical personnel responded to the scene and rendered aid to the girl who was left with minor injuries after the crash. The patient was treated at the scene and did not need transportation to the hospital.
According to witnesses, the driver involved, an unidentified woman, stopped at the scene and checked on the child, got back into her vehicle and left upon seeing that the girl was okay.
The woman was believed to be about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair tied into a bun. She was wearing black sweats, a dark-colored sweatshirt, and Ugg-type boots while her car was described as a dark-colored sedan,
The accident was being investigated as a possible hit-and-run, the authorities said. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Angels Camp Police Department at (209)736-2567.
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
