One Injured in Main Street Hit-and-Run Collision [Oakley, CA]

Oakley, CA (February 08, 2022) – On Monday, one person sustained injuries in a Main Street hit-and-run collision.

At about 1:50 p.m., officers responded to an incident wherein a man assaulted the store manager and a woman.

The suspect fled in a white Chevy Malibu at a high rate of speed just before the officers arrived.

A few minutes later, the suspect’s vehicle caused a crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bridgehead Road.

Still, the suspect continued driving west into the City of Antioch. 

Immediately, the emergency rescuers took one person to a hospital with injuries from the crash.

Moreover, at about 2:00 p.m., officers located the vehicle on Cavallo Road in the City of Antioch.

After a search of the home, the authorities did not find the suspect.

Though, they found a small dog when they searched the vehicle which was turned over to a relative. The authorities had the vehicle towed.

Always obey speed limits. Sticking to the posted speed limits plays a big part in making sure we arrive safely at our destination. Speed limits have not been randomly chosen. It has been carefully selected to maximize everyone’s safety on the roadway. However, driving too slowly can lead to accidents and may result in a ticket.

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Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, however, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day. As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.

– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.

– This one, we should never neglect: yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.

– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident like the street race crash on State Route 97.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.