Officer Hurt in San Diego Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 15 and Miramar Way
SAN DIEGO, CA (November 16, 2021) – Friday morning, authorities arrested Jesse Dylan Cesmat after an attempted hit-and-run crash on Interstate 15.
According to California Highway Patrol, the incident happened at around 4:38 a.m. Moreover, it occurred on northbound Interstate 15 at Miramar Way.
Reports revealed that the crash involved a Chevrolet Camaro, a Pontiac sedan, and a white sedan.
Moments later, the white sedan driver attempted to flee the scene. An officer tried stopping the fleeing vehicle and grabbed the car and attempted to turn it off. However, the officer was dragged by the vehicle for a certain distance before managing to free himself.
Moreover, responders transported the officer to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Furthermore, officials located the hit-and-run driver, 37-year-old Jesse Dylan Cesmat at Valley Center. Then, authorities arrested Cesmat and will be facing charges for assault with a deadly weapon, resisting a peace officer with force, and felony hit and run, causing injury.
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
Moving Forward in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath.
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that the crash on Interstate 15 and Miramar Way may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
If you have been involved in a dangerous multi-vehicle accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.