Woodside, CA – On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2026, a hit-and-run left a horse and its rider injured near Woodside Road and Hacienda Drive, according to KRON.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident took place around 6:45 PM.
Authorities said the rider was traveling along the shoulder of the road, which is commonly used by bicyclists and equestrians, when a vehicle struck the horse from behind and fled the scene. Both the horse and rider survived the collision. The rider was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Through witness statements and automated license plate reader technology, investigators identified the involved vehicle and its registered owners.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation remains ongoing.
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.
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
California Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California car accident lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
