Lincoln, CA – On the afternoon of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, two young girls were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash while riding scooters, according to ABC10.
The Lincoln Police Department reports that officers responded to the park following reports of a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians at Joiner Park.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located two young girls suffering from significant injuries. Both victims required immediate medical attention and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators determined that the driver involved fled the scene immediately after the impact without stopping to render aid or render identification. The department’s Traffic Unit is actively investigating the incident to locate the hit-and-run vehicle and driver.
Police have not released whether speed, mechanical failure, or alcohol were factors in the crash. The accident remains under investigation.
Lincoln Hit-and-Run Accidents Involving Minors and Personal Injury Claims
California Law requires drivers to exercise increased caution whenever they are near places that children are known to gather, like school zones and parks. Children are not expected to make rational, informed decisions about their own safety, and under the age of five they cannot share any liability in an accident. Both negligent drivers and distracted caretakers could be found liable in accidents involving children.
By failing to remain with the victims after their collision and ensuring they receive prompt medical care, the driver in this accident meet the definition of a “hit-and-run,” which is a misdemeanor in the case of property damage and felony in the case of injury or death.
Those injured in this collision, as well as their families, may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for emergency medical treatment, ongoing therapy, specialized pediatric care, and pain and suffering resulting from the incident.
Lincoln Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, near Joiner Park in Lincoln, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
