Rhyann Diaz One of Five Injured in Pacific Coast Highway Hit-and-Run Crash [Seal Beach, CA]

Seal Beach, CA (February 12, 2023) On Saturday, a reckless driver caused a hit-and-run accident on Pacific Coast Highway that injured five girls.

SBPD is searching for the suspect driver in the hit-and-run collision that happened at about 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of PCH and Main Street.

Reports say that a driver was driving recklessly in a gold 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 in Huntington Beach before the collision happened.

Afterward, the reckless driver crashed into a vehicle turning left at the intersection. Officials say that the suspect was reaching 80 miles an hour.

Seal Beach Police Department says that the collision serious injuries to several people. Meanwhile, the suspect driver fled the scene before first responders arrived.

Medics transported the girls, all young ballet dancers, to a hospital. Two girls, Rhyann Diaz and Camille, are said to have suffered the most serious injuries.

Police are actively searching for the suspect driver. Authorities claim the suspect is a man between 18 and 20 years old. His height is around 5 feet and 10 inches tall; he was last seen wearing a maroon t-shirt.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has been set up for the victims. Please consider donating here.

When driving, it is essential to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance.

Furthermore, reckless drivers continue to infest California freeways and surface streets. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles and to avoid incidents like the Pacific Coast Highway accident.

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Injuries Following a Collision

Road accident rate anywhere continues to increase despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

Sadly, accidents like the Sullivan Road vehicle collision continue to happen. They are a major public health threat and a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

Additionally, according to the NHTSA two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

Furthermore, the consequences of a serious accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts dispelled by an expert.

That is why it is important to know what to do if you incur injuries from a motor vehicle accident similar to the PCH hit-and-run collision.

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