Woman Critically Injured in Emeryville Hit-and-Run Accident
ALAMEDA COUNTY - A 22-year-old woman was struck by a car early Tuesday morning as she crossed the street at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue (CA-123) and Adeline Street. The woman, who was not identified, was struck by a dark colored, mid-size SUV at about 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, as she was walking home from work. The driver of the SUV did not stop after he struck the woman and dragged her for more than 30 feet. The Mercury News reported that the SUV was last seen headed southbound on Adeline toward Oakland. The driver is believed to be a male. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Emeryville police at (510)596-3700.
Cause of the July 12th Pedestrian Accident
According to news reports, the pedestrian involved in this accident was in a marked crosswalk when she was struck. Regardless, the driver had every moral and legal obligation to remain at the accident scene until law enforcement arrived and took a report. California vehicle code mandates that the driver must stop after any accident that involves injury or death. When a driver flees the scene of an accident causing property damage, injury or death, the incident is called a hit and run.
Hit-and-Run Accident Liability
Following any serious injury accident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek the advice of an experienced Oakland pedestrian accident lawyer. An attorney can review the police report, possibly aid in efforts to locate the driver, and investigate whether any other parties may be liable. If the injured victim had an uninsured motorist policy, an attorney may be able to help the family pursue a claim against the victim's own insurance company. Following a serious injury hit-and-run accident, it is advisable to speak with an attorney as soon as possible, so that witness statements and other important evidence can be preserved.
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