Woman Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run on Highway 273 near Bruce Street [Anderson, CA]

Woman Riding Mobility Scooter Suffers Serious Injuries after Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Highway 273 in Anderson

 
ANDERSON, CA (November 7, 2021) – A woman suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 273 in Anderson on Thursday evening.
 
The crash happened around 8:21 p.m. on November 4 just north of Bruce Street. According to the Anderson Police Department, the 51-year-old woman was riding a mobility scooter in the bike lane when a car struck her.
 
After the crash, the involved driver initially stopped long enough to drag the woman and her wrecked scooter from the roadway. The suspect then fled the scene before authorities arrived.
 
According to officials, the motorist did not call 911 and offered no medical help or assistance to the victim.
 
As a result of the crash, the woman suffered major injuries.
 
Police described the suspect as a white woman in her 20s in a small white car.
 
An investigation into this crash is ongoing. Anderson police asked anyone with further information to contact them at (530) 378-6600 or Shascom Dispatch at (530) 245-6526. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via email to [email protected].
 
Distracted driving and speeding are just few causes of pedestrian accidents. To minimize the dangers on the road, pay attention, scan the roads while driving and prepare yourself to yield. And when you get involved in an accident, stop, render aid and call the authorities.

At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, we aim to help victims get the compensation they deserve following a pedestrian accident caused by a hit-and-run driver. Our team will personally work with insurance claims, medical bills, and much more. Together with top-rated personal injury attorneys, we provide clients with personalized legal advice. Call us at (800) 895-7199 to schedule your free consultation. 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.