Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Vulcan Avenue, Matthew Wilkie Arrested [Encinitas, CA]

Pedestrian Injured, Matthew Christian Wilkie Arrested in Accident on Vulcan Avenue

 
Encinitas, CA (February 18, 2021) – On Tuesday, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Vulcan Avenue. Shortly after, authorities arrested the suspect, Matthew Wilkie.
 
The incident happened at about 10:45 a.m. near Moonlight Beach.
 
The victim was struck by a black Ford Fusion that swerved off the roadway of West D Street and plowed into a transit station.
 
Right away, medics rushed the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
 
Immediately, the suspect driver, of Solano Beach, also struck a tree and lost a wheel in the crash/ He then jumped out and ran off.
 
Minutes later, a sheriff’s sergeant who was in the area stopped the fleeing suspect and arrested him.
 
Always abide by all the traffic rules to avoid accidents.

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What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Crash

 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life. Thus, knowing how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision is a must.
 
The most valuable step you can take in response to a hit and run crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Indeed, personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
 
“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 driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a seasoned attorney.
 
Come to us if you need help in filing a claim for a personal injury case. Call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7854. Our firm takes on personal injury, wrongful deaths, disability, and car accident cases of every kind. Moreover, we know that an accident can set you back financially, and cause you distress and trauma. Furthermore, we vow to stay on your side the entire way through your legal battle. Above all, we aim to get you justice and compensation that is rightfully yours.