Carlsbad, CA (December 15, 2023) 42-year-old Joshua Paul Weber was arrested for a Carlsbad hit-and-run that left a 15-year-old girl seriously injured, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. The hit-and-run accident happened on Tuesday, December 12th, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
It happened at the intersection of Highland Drive and Chestnut Avenue, just east of Interstate 5. Weber hit the 15-year-old pedestrian and drove away, leaving the area and leaving her injured on the ground, Sgt. Travis Anderson said.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and rushed the girl to a local hospital for treatment for serious injuries. Officers investigated the scene for evidence, however, they did not disclose how they discovered that Weber was the driver of the vehicle involved.
Weber was arrested in San Diego around 12:45 p.m. He was booked into the Vista County Jail and is being held on $50,000 bail, pending arraignment.
The 15-year-old injured in this Carlsbad hit-and-run has a long road of recovery ahead of her and officers hope to bring some justice to her family.
Who Is At Fault In A Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident?
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents in the United States. “An estimated 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash,” According to the Centers for Disease Control. Several factors can cause a pedestrian accident. These include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding and even inclement weather.
Drivers are legally obligated to exercise due care in an attempt to avoid hitting any pedestrians. The family of anyone who died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover the cost of medical bills, help with lost wages and cover pain and suffering. An attorney can look at all of the facts and let you know what legal options you have.
The Investigation Of A Pedestrian Accident In Carlsbad
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