Bicyclist Injured in Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Lewelling Boulevard [Hayward, CA]

1 Hurt in Hayward Bicycle Accident on Lewelling Boulevard

HAYWARD, CA (December 8, 2024) – Saturday morning, a startling hit-and-run crash on Lewelling Boulevard injured 1.

The incident involving a suspected intoxicated driver occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Lewelling Boulevard and Hesperian Boulevard.

A bicyclist traveling on Lewelling at Hesperian was struck by a red Hyundai Elantra, which then fled the scene.

The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital and remains in critical condition.

Hayward Police officers later located the Elantra and attempted a traffic stop. The driver briefly fled on foot but was quickly detained, according to CHP.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and felony DUI and was booked into San Rita Jail.

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What’s Next after Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Lewelling Boulevard

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.