Paul Piette Injured in Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Mariposa Road [Victorville, CA]

Injuries Reported in Victorville Bicycle Accident on Mariposa Road and Nisqualli Road

VICTORVILLE, CA (May 14, 2024) – Friday, an alarming hit-and-run crash on Mariposa Road and Nisqualli Road injured Paul Piette.

The incident happened at around 8:19 p.m. on Mariposa Road and Nisqualli Road. Reports said that a 56-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle.

Then, AMR airlifted the victim to Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an incident where a car was seen engulfed in flames after reportedly crashing into a truck on the freeway. No further details are available at this time.

Additionally, a separate incident involving a mangled bike has led to the closure of the northbound lanes of Mariposa Road at Nisqualli Road. Debris from the crash was scattered across the roadway and sidewalk. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Angelique Jolly, said her brother Piette, remains in the hospital in critical condition. “The driver left my brother to die on the side of the road,” she stated.

Angelique reported that the victim was on his way home with his female Border Collie Husky named “Bandit,” who is now missing.

During the ongoing investigation, an Animal Control Officer, along with a deputy, attempted to capture the small black/brown dog with a white chest. Unfortunately, the dog escaped from the harness and ran toward the parking lot of the First Assembly of God.

By 3:00 p.m., reports revealed that Bandit was hit by a vehicle and is currently at Victor Valley Animal Hospital receiving treatment for abrasions.

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What’s Next after Crash Involving Paul Piette

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.