Santa Barbara, CA: Chase Ends in Pedestrian Crash at Victoria and Santa Barbara Streets; Ricardo Sanchez Arrested
Ricardo Sanchez Arrested after Santa Barbara Pedestrian Crash at Victoria and Santa Barbara Streets
Santa Barbara, California (January 18, 2019) – Santa Barbara police arrested a man who struck and injured a woman and an infant while he was being chased by the police in Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon.
The incident took place at the intersection of Victoria and Santa Barbara streets just after noon on Thursday, January 17.
The Santa Barbara police officers were attempting to serve a search warrant and make an arrest at a residence in the 200 block of West Micheltorena Street when the suspect, Ricardo Sanchez, 36, fled in a vehicle.
The officers pursued Sanchez, who ran a red light at the intersection of Victoria and Santa Barbara streets, striking a woman who was pushing a stroller and a baby in it.
The two victims were both transported by ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with unknown injuries. Their identities were not immediately released.
Sanchez reportedly fled on foot after the incident but was arrested shortly after. He faces multiple charges including felony hit-and-run with injury and reckless driving causing great bodily injury.
The crash is under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this crash will get well soon.
Pedestrian laws require drivers to control their speeds and stop to allow pedestrians cross the roads whether in marked or unmarked crossing areas. The authorities are still investigating to find out if the victim was in a safe zone along the road when the accident occurred.
Upon conclusion of the examination of the crash scene photos, vehicle condition, and other factors including recklessness, intoxication and distracted driving, the victim may have a right file a case and get compensation for their injuries.
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. Insurance companies may want you to settle for much less than what you are owed and is highly recommended that you speak to a lawyer who will go to great length to ensure that justice is served and you are compensated in full. At Pacific Attorney Group, our attorneys are highly skilled and have years of experience in dealing with such cases as personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death. Call us today for a free consultation.
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 .
