San Diego, CA (April 28, 2020) - One person was left injured following a hit-and-run injury in San Diego on Saturday night, April 25th. The collision took place at the intersection of Island Avenue and 16th Street at around 9:20 p.m. At this time, the cause of the accident hasn’t been reported. 

A driver fled the scene of a crash, according to reports from the San Diego Police Department. At this time, it was confirmed that one person was injured in the accident. The extent of their injuries isn’t currently known. 

The SDPD is currently investigating the cause of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Hit-&-Run Accidents in California

A hit-and-run crash happens somewhere across the country every 44 seconds. Deadly hit-and-runs reached a peak in 2016, with 2,049 reported fatalities. 737,100 hit-and-runs were reported in 2015 alone. 

In most cases, the negligence of one or more parties is responsible for a car crash. What you do in the moments immediately following a crash can greatly impact any potential injury claim. Injured parties should contact a San Diego car crash attorney for efficient, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal representation.

The team of lawyers at the Coastal Legal Center strives to help victims who are harmed in collisions throughout California to ensure their rights are protected. Our legal team is dedicated to fighting for victims to ensure they have the compensation they deserve for the medical treatment they need to recover. If you’ve been unfairly injured in a crash, contact us today at (619) 231- 0724. 

Notes: Outside news sources were used to create this post. Subsequently, the details of the accident have not been independently verified by our own staff. If you find any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, Coastal Legal Center strives to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in San Diego. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.