48-Year-Old Woman Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 14 [Canyon Country, CA]

Briggitth Guandique Arrested after Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 14 in Canyon Country

Canyon Country, CA (April 6, 2023) – On Wednesday, a 48-year-old female driver sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 14.

The hit-and-run crash on Highway 14 happened on April 5.

CHP said the Accord driver sustained major injuries due to the incident and was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for treatment. 

Investigators said a witness returned to the crash scene and gave officers information about a second vehicle, a 2004 Toyota Camry, that was also involved in the collision.

With new information, officers identified the other vehicle’s driver as a 22-year-old Palmdale woman and responded to her address. 

After interviewing Briggitth Guandique, officers arrested her on suspicion of hit-and-run causing injury. 

Currently, Guandique is booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

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Hit-and-run accidents can be particularly traumatic and devastating for victims and their families. These types of accidents occur when a driver hits a pedestrian, cyclist, or other vehicle and then flees off the scene without stopping to provide assistance or exchange information. Hit-and-run accidents can cause serious injuries or even death, and victims and their families may struggle with physical, emotional, and financial consequences.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PARTIES INVOLVED AFTER THIS CRASH?

Suppose you or a family member is involved in a similar incident. In that case, the next best thing to do is hire a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. Many of these types of accidents resulted in the other party’s negligence, and if so, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY AFTER A HIT-AND-RUN CRASH ON HIGHWAY 14 IN CANYON COUNTRY?

Reckless driving has become more common with excess available distractions, such as phones and other smart devices. In recent years, many initiatives have been formed to fight the increase in traffic accidents the state sees annually. 

However, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash each year. It is, therefore, important to know how to proceed if you are involved in a similar traffic collision.

Moreover, if you find yourself unable to operate your vehicle safely, you can always use a rideshare app instead.

If you are troubled in a similar hit-and-run crash on El Camino Real in Santa Clara and suffered injuries, please call our offices immediately at (800) 674-7852. This way, we can start pursuing your compensation claim while you focus on getting better. The aftermath of an accident can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Moreover, the damages that are caused during an accident may change the lives of those involved for a long time. That is why having a personal injury lawyer will be a step in the right direction toward recovery.