Bicycle Rider Died In Pomona Hit-And-Run Car Accident By The Intersection of Mission Boulevard and East End Avenue
POMONA, CALIFORNIA (March 23, 2023) – A bicyclist was killed in a Pomona hit-and-run collision by the intersection of Mission Boulevard and East End Avenue.
Pomona police officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A bicyclist was riding down the road when they were hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the victim died due to the severe nature of their injuries.
Police are still searching for the driver that fled the scene.
Liability For Pomona Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “The current analysis found that both the rates of hit-and-run crashes and fatalities are increasing. There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds.” There are a number of common causes of hit-and-run collisions including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Poor road conditions
- Inclement weather
- Driver intoxication
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting bicyclists and pedestrians. If a driver flees the scene of an injury collision, this could form the basis of a civil and criminal claim. The family of any person that is killed in a pedestrian accident may have recourse through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the bicyclist killed in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. The driver responsible for this crash should turn themselves in.
Do you need more information about a Pomona hit-and-run car accident? Our team of bicycle safety advocates may be able to help. 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 any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
