82-Year-Old Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash near University Avenue and Sixth Avenue [Hillcrest, CA]

Elderly Woman in Motorized Wheelchair Sustains Broken Leg after Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Hillcrest

 
HILLCREST, CA (June 27, 2023) – An 82-year-old woman was injured in a hit-and-run crash near University Avenue and Sixth Avenue in the Hillcrest area of San Diego on Friday afternoon.
 
The crash happened around 4:50 p.m. on June 23. According to the San Diego Police Department, the woman in a motorized wheelchair was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck her.
 
After striking the victim, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid.
 
The elderly woman suffered a broken leg as a result of the crash. First responders rushed her to a hospital for treatment.
 
Police said the hit-and-run suspect was driving an older, lifted black truck.
 
At this time, an investigation is ongoing. Police urged anyone with information to call them at 888-580-8477.
 
As drivers, it is important to always pay attention to your surroundings. Obey traffic rules and road signs, practice defensive driving, and watch out for pedestrians. Also, do not flee the scene when involved in a crash. Immediately stop and call 911.

If you have been injured in a hit-and-run crash, you can count on the Law Offices of Daniel Kim to help you with your case. We work hard day and night to ensure that victims of pedestrian accidents receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. Each of our clients receives personal legal advice tailored to his or her specific case. Daniel will work with you personally, one-on-one, to better understand your situation. We will win back what was taken from you. Call us today at (800) 895-7199 to schedule your free consultation today. We can also request a copy of the police from your accident.