Lathrop, CA – On the morning of Friday, October 17, 2025, a hit-and-run collision left a 13-year-old girl injured near Mossdale Elementary School, according to FOX40.
The Lathrop Police Department reports that the incident occurred around 7:43 AM near the intersection by the school as the student was walking through a marked crosswalk.
Investigators said the girl was struck by a vehicle that did not slow down or stop after the impact. The driver fled the scene, leaving the injured child behind. The girl sustained soreness to the left side of her body and her foot as a result of the collision.
Through the use of community witness statements, residential security footage, and police surveillance technology, officers identified the suspect as a 19-year-old woman. She later admitted to being involved in the hit-and-run, as well as driving without a license and without insurance.
The suspect was arrested and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on a felony hit-and-run charge. Authorities said community cooperation played a major role in locating the driver and emphasized the importance of remaining alert and slowing down near schools to protect children crossing the street.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
