There are long stretches of Lompoc roads that don’t have proper intersections and for that matter, safe crosswalks for those on foot. Pedestrians can be left to try to cross a street in front of careless and speeding drivers without the protection of a red light and a walk signal.
Without this safeguard, victims are more vulnerable to distracted drivers who aren’t paying attention to the road. Victims who are struck by hit-and-run motorists face even more risk. Pedestrians can be left in the roadway in the path of other unsuspecting drivers. They may also wait longer for critical medical attention until someone comes along and reports what happened.
Pedestrian Badly Hurt in a Hit-and-Run Collision in Lompoc
A hit-and-run driver fled after striking a pedestrian in western Lompoc Tuesday night. According to KSBY-TV, the accident occurred along West College Avenue on July 11, 2023.
Lompoc police arrived on the scene sometime after 9:48 p.m. They determined that a man walking north on Q Street had tried to cross College Avenue when he was struck by a car. The victim was rushed to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria with what were described as major injuries.
The driver involved did not stay at the scene. The hit-and-run suspect took off in what was described as a white, two-door car. If you have any information about the driver or the whereabouts of the car, please contact the Lompoc Police Department.
Support for Victims and Families After a Lompoc Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Collision
After a pedestrian accident, victims and their families can receive enormous medical bills. Paychecks can also be lost when a patient is unable to make it to work. There is also the toll of physical pain and emotional trauma to consider.
To help with these costs, an at-fault driver’s car accident insurance provider should be called upon to pay for every expense victims and their families have paid and will pay.
If a hit-and-run driver is to blame and isn’t identified, it is still possible to earn compensation for the victim. A claim can be filed on the victim’s own car accident insurance or on a family member’s policy that covered the victim. This claim would utilize the policy’s uninsured motorist coverage to provide support for victims and their families through recovery.
Contact a Lompoc Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After you or a loved one has become the victim of a careless driver, contact a Santa Maria Pedestrian Accident Attorney serving Lompoc families for a free consultation on your best options and to learn about your rights.
Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, works to protect those hurt in serious accidents. He strives to see that pedestrian collision victims receive everything needed to help ease their hardships through such a difficult time.
If you decide Maison Law can help your family earn more in a pedestrian accident claim, you won’t need any upfront money to hire us. We don’t get paid until we’ve won your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you are awarded.
