Alexis Ramirez Arrested after Injury Crash on Highway 99 [Merced, CA]

1 Hospitalized after in Merced Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 99

 
MERCED, CA (July 21, 2021) – Tuesday morning, authorities arrested Alexis Ramirez after an injury crash on Highway 99.
 
According to California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Highway 99 at around 1:20 a.m.
 
Reports revealed that a vehicle struck the back of a vehicle towing a utility trailer that pulled over for some issues. The force of the crash pushed the utility trailer into the back of the truck. Then, it pinned the driver who was checking the vehicle.
 
Furthermore, the driver of the causing vehicle, Alexis Ramirez, fled on foot after the collision.
 
Meanwhile, responders rushed the 25-year-old male victim to a hospital with severe injuries.
 
Moreover, Merced Sheriff Department with the help of witnesses managed to locate Ramirez in a grassy field.
 
Also, officials arrested Ramirez after being treated in a hospital for minor injuries. Authorities booked Ramirez into Merced County Jail and charged him with felony driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and felony hit and run charges.
 
The incident is under investigation.
 

Next Steps Following Crash Involving Alexis Ramirez

 
The United States Department of Transportation recently reported that an estimate of 300,000 merging accidents happen every year. If you have been involved in a similar accident, make sure you jot down important information afterward.
 
Get the insurance and contact information of the involved party. Take pictures/videos of vehicles involved, provide documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence. By doing so, you can make sure you receive the maximum compensation.

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Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
 
“We value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, an experienced attorney.
 
If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a similar Merced hit and run, know you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Our goal at Sweet Lawyers is to provide our clients with aggressive representation and an outcome that’s conducive to their needs. If you believe you may have a case and would like to pursue it, contact our lawyers for further guidance. For more information, call us today at (800) 674 7852. Also, you can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.