Porterville, CA: Hit-And-Run Bicycle Crash on West Henderson Avenue
Juvenile Injured in Porterville Bicycle Crash on West Henderson Avenue
Porterville, California (May 11, 2020) – A bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday evening in Porterville, according to Porterville police.
The crash was reported at about 5:32 p.m. May 9, in the 1200 block of West Henderson Avenue.
Police said a man struck a juvenile bicyclist in the area and fled the scene.
Rider Injured in Porterville Bicycle Crash
The rider suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police conducted a search and located the hit-and-run driver in the 15000 block of Magnolia Street. He was identified as Hector Ceballos, 43, of Porterville.
Police arrested Ceballos and booked him at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office South County Detention Facility for hit-and-run. His bail was set at $50,000.
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.
