Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on State Route 76 and Singh Way Injures 1 [Oceanside, CA]

Injuries Reported in Oceanside Bicycle Accident on State Route 76 and Singh Way

OCEANSIDE, CA (March 19, 2024) – Sunday night, a crippling hit-and-run crash on State Route 76 and Singh Way injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 11:35 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 76 and Singh Way.

When the authorities arrived, they located a person with major injuries lying in the roadway next to passing cars.

Then, responders airlifted the victim to a local trauma center, and remained in critical condition as of 2:30 a.m. Monday morning.

Reports also revealed that officers found a bicycle with major damage near the State Route 76 and College Boulevard intersection, two miles down the road from where the pedestrian was found.

Officers suspect that the bicycle is related to the individual’s injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle escaped the scene and remains at large. Also, officers found pieces of a silver Kia at the scene.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone with information regarding the crash to contact Officer Jose Gomez at 760-435-4952.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details became available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on State Route 76 and Singh Way

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.