Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Hillard Street and Rails To Trails Injures 1 [Taft, CA]

1 Person Hurt in Taft Bicycle Accident on Hillard Street and Rails To Trails

TAFT, CA (August 21, 2024) – Sunday afternoon, an alarming hit-and-run crash on Hillard Street and Rails To Trails injured one person.

The incident happened at around 5:00 p.m. on Hillard Street and Rails To Trails.

According to Sgt. Corey Beilby, a southbound SUV struck an eastbound dirt bike, then fled the scene without stopping to provide aid.

Officers confirmed that the rider of the dirt bike sustained moderate injuries, but declined transport and further treatment.

Authorities said that the suspect vehicle is best described as a red or maroon SUV, possibly a Chevrolet.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities ask anyone with details about the crash to call the Taft Police at 763-3101.

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What’s Next after Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Hillard Street and Rails To Trails

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

To avoid any involvement in serious accidents, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.

“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.