Victor Guillen Died In Sacramento Bicycle Accident By The Intersection of 21st Avenue and Stockton Boulevard
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (March 22, 2023) – A bicyclist identified as Victor Guillen died in a Sacramento bicycle accident by 21st Avenue and Stockton Boulevard.
Sacramento County officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:02 p.m. on Saturday. Victor Guillen was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, Victor Guillen later died due to the severe nature of his injuries.
The driver involved in the crash fled the scene and is being sought by police. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Sacramento Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
California has one of the highest rates of hit-and-run collisions in the United States. According to Value Penguin, “California experienced the largest share of fatal hit-and-runs [from 2016 – 2019]. The number of Golden State crashes accounted for 17% of the U.S. total, with 2,948 crashes causing 3,056 deaths.” There are a number of steps that should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
When a driver is negligent and hits a bicyclist, they can be held at fault through a civil claim. The family of any person that is killed in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. Sadly, though, drivers will often fight hard to deny liability for crashes. This is why it is so important that all evidence related to a crash is preserved.
Investigating A Sacramento Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Victor Guillen. Any person that may have more information about what took place should reach out to the police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Do you need more information about a Sacramento hit-and-run collision? Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about a crash we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
