Bicyclist Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 15th Street [Merced, CA]

53-Year-Old Man on Bicycle Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Merced

 
MERCED, CA (September 3, 2021) – A bicyclist was hurt in a hit-and-run crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Merced late Monday morning.
 
The crash happened around 11:22 p.m. on August 30. According to Merced police, the driver of a white sedan struck the cyclist while turning south onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 15th Street.
 
After the crash, the driver fled the scene and continued driving toward Highway 99.
 
When officers arrived, they found the 53-year-old man lying on the roadway next to his bicycle.
 
Emergency personnel immediately gave aid to the victim, who sustained unspecified injuries.
 
At this time, the hit-and-run suspect remains at large and the crash is under investigation. Police asked anyone with information to contact Officer Crain at 209-388-7754 or by email at [email protected].
 
When driving, watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists on the roadway. And when you get involved in an accident, stay at the scene and immediately take safety measures. Not only is it according to the law, but it could be the difference between life and death.

It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when injured in a hit-and-run crash. Reach out to the bicycle accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim today. Our legal team understands what you are going through and will help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at (800) 895-7199 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week if you have questions. If you need a copy of the police report, our team can also help you get one. Your case is our priority, so you can focus on things that matter.