1 Hurt in Bell Gardens Pedestrian Accident on Specht Avenue
BELL GARDENS, CA (February 14, 2021) – Saturday afternoon, a U.S. postal worker suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Specht Avenue.
The hit-and-run incident occurred at about 3:10 p.m. in front of 6547 Specht Avenue, said Bell Gardens police Sgt. Rick McCraner.
“Arriving officer discovered a U.S. postal worker lying on the pavement behind his mail truck,” McCraner added. “The postal worker advised a vehicle backed out of a driveway and hit him, pinning him between his mail truck and the suspect vehicle.”
According to reports, a vehicle struck the postal worker that had backed out of a driveway in Bell Gardens. Afterward, the driver escaped the crash scene.
Moreover, the authorities described the vehicle as a gold Hyundai SUV. Also, the driver was said to be a woman who drove north on Specht Avenue.
McCraner added that medical responders transported the victim to a hospital for treatment of pain in his legs.
As drivers, it is crucial to stay vigilant in the streets. Furthermore, it is important to follow traffic laws just the same to avoid accidents that can lead to injuries.
Suffering an Injury in a Crash
In the pedestrian crash on Specht Avenue, the victim must become aware of their legal rights. Moreover, there may be a right to file a lawsuit.
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney, says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”
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