5 People Injured in Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on Haster Street and Twintree Lane [Garden Grove, CA]

Injuries Reported in Garden Grove Bicycle Accident on Easter Street and Twintree Lane

GARDEN GROVE, CA (July 8, 2024) – Sunday evening, 5 people suffered injuries in a crippling hit-and-run crash on Haster Street and Twintree Lane.

First responders from the Orange County Fire Authority arrived on the scene around 7:30 p.m. to find two adults on bicycles, towing three children in carriers, had been struck by a fleeing motorist.

The victims were quickly treated and transported to nearby trauma centers. Among them, one adult and two children are listed in critical condition, according to Sgt. Nick Jensen of the Garden Grove Police Department. The collision’s aftermath left the street littered with the wreckage of the bicycles.

Authorities captured the driver shortly after the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.

Haster Street remains closed between Lampson and Chapman Avenues as police continue their investigation. The community is urged to avoid the area and provide any information that may assist in the investigation by contacting the Garden Grove Police Department.

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What’s Next after Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on Haster Street and Twintree Lane

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.