A 27-year-old pedestrian sustained major injuries in a San Francisco car accident after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. According to a Bay City News report, the major injury collision occurred at the intersection of Travis Boulevard and Clay Street in Fairfield the night of August 22, 2010. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled the scene of the crash. The pedestrian sustained leg fractures and internal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Police say the suspect vehicle was last seen going south on Washington Street. It is described as a blue four-door Nissan sedan with faded paint and a possibly broken window. Witnesses say there were two occupants in the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fairfield Police at (707) 428-7300 or Solano County Crime Stoppers at (707) 644-STOP. A $1,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the driver. You can also visit our site www.hitandrunreward.com to leave an anonymous tip.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

My heart goes out to this injured victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I hope his injuries are not life-threatening and wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery. We, at BISNAR | CHASE, are passionate about eradicating hit-and-run incidents.

Our goal is not only to help apprehend such unscrupulous drivers and bring them to justice, but also attach a reward for anonymous tipsters. It is our belief that drivers will think twice before leaving the scene of their accident when they know that there is a reward offered for their arrest and conviction. This pedestrian accident victim and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics and Laws

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions 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 collisions statewide.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime under California law. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." In this particular case, it also appears that the driver may have failed to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk, which is required under California Vehicle Code section 21950.

Compensation Issues

Victims injured by the actions of negligent drivers would be well-advised to consult an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run collision or an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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