A San Bernardino County car accident proved fatal for 23-year-old motorcyclist, Josue Ceja. The fatal car collision occurred at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Avenue in Fontana, California. Ceja’s motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was making a left turn at the intersection. Officials say the driver of the vehicle did not stop. Ceja sustained fatal injuries in the hit-and-run accident.
Los Angeles, California Car Accident Laws
Based on this news report, the driver of the car fled the scene after apparently making an unsafe left turn. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety.” Leaving the scene of an injury or fatal car accident is also illegal under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a).
California Car Accident Statistics
According to the California Highway Patrol’s traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run car accidents statewide.
Let’s hope the hit-and-run driver is tracked down. Also, it would be advisable for the victim’s family to contact a San Bernardino motorcycle accident lawyer, who can advise the family how the motorcycle insurance policy might apply to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is never identified or in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or under-insured.
How to Contact a San Bernardino Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured in a San Bernardino County motorcyle accident, the best course of action is to contact a San Bernardino motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible, Contact our law firm today at 1-877-702-7274 and speak to a San Bernardino motorcycle accident lawyer who can explain what your rights are and what compensation you may be entitled to.
