Family Injured in Garden Grove Bicycle Accident on 12300 Haster Street
GARDEN GROVE, CA (July 9, 2024) – Sunday night, Ceferino Ramos was arrested after a crippling electric bicycle crash on 12300 Haster Street.
Reports said that two adults and their children were riding in bike trailers around 7:35 p.m. in the 12300 block of Haster Street at Twin Tree Lane.
Then, a black 2003 Toyota Camry struck them and fled the scene, according to Garden Grove police Sgt. Nick Jensen.
“A nearby witness followed the suspect vehicle and notified officers of its whereabouts as it fled the scene of the collision,” Traffic Investigator John Yergler revealed. “Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and detained the driver, the sole occupant, approximately 1.2 miles from the original collision scene.”
The father, 27, and two children—a 5-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl—were rushed to hospitals in critical condition. Meanwhile, the mother, 25, and an infant were also hospitalized but with stable vital signs. The mother has since been released.
The critically injured patients remained in critical condition as of Monday. Moreover, the suspect, identified as Ramos, 29, of Santa Ana, was arrested for suspected DUI and hit-and-run following sobriety tests.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information or video footage is asked to contact Traffic Investigator John Yergler at 714-741-5772 or [email protected].
What’s Next after Crash Involving Ceferino Ramos
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.