Hit-And-Run Crash on 21st Street Injures Francesca Petrolo [San Diego, CA]

Kickboxer Francesca Petrolo Hospitalized after Hit-And-Run Crash on 21st Street in San Diego 

San Diego, CA (May 17, 2023) – On Saturday, 36-year-old Francesca Petrolo, a kickboxer, sustained life-altering injuries from a hit-and-run crash on 21st Street.

The hit-and-run crash on 21st Street in San Diego happened on May 13.

According to San Diego police, Petrolo was in the right lane of Market Street and approaching 21st Street when she says a car came out of nowhere and tried to make a U-turn.

“I remember it was a dark car, and then boom, on my leg … in-between the car and the motorcycle, before I rolled off the bike,” said Petrolo.

At the hospital, tests showed a long list of broken bones, including the spine, wrist, and leg.

A devastating foot injury forced her to make the decision, to have her left leg amputated above the ankle.

Petrolo was an amateur boxer and kickboxer in her native Italy, before moving—nearly 5 years ago—to San Diego, where she has competed in kickboxing.

A Gofundme campaign has been started to help her with medical and other expenses.

Witnesses tell us the driver of the dark sedan did stop. The investigation remains ongoing.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PARTIES INVOLVED AFTER THIS CRASH?

Suppose you or a family member is involved in a similar incident. In that case, the next best thing to do is hire a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. Many of these types of accidents resulted in the other party’s negligence, and if so, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY AFTER A CRASH ON 21ST STREET IN SAN DIEGO?

Reckless driving has become more common with excess available distractions, such as phones and other smart devices. In recent years, many initiatives have been formed to fight the increase in traffic accidents the state sees annually. 

However, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash each year. It is, therefore, important to know how to proceed if you are involved in a similar traffic collision.

Moreover, if you find yourself unable to operate your vehicle safely, you can always use a rideshare app instead.

If you are troubled in a similar hit-and-run crash on 21st Street in San Diego and suffered injuries, please call our offices immediately at (800) 674-7852. This way, we can start pursuing your compensation claim while you focus on getting better. The aftermath of an accident can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Moreover, the damages that are caused during an accident may change the lives of those involved for a long time. That is why having a personal injury lawyer will be a step in the right direction toward recovery.