(Vista, CA) A pedestrian sustained major injuries in a Calle Jules hit and run caused by Lindsey Bigbey, 41, and Nathan Robson, 42, in Vista.
On Sunday, August 24, the Calle Jules hit and run occurred. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a residential neighborhood near Calle Jules and Via Felicidad.
Upon investigating, deputies learned Lindsey Bigbey drove a Toyota Sequoia while Nathan Robson drove a Jeep Cherokee. Reportedly, Bigbey pursued Robson aggressively through the neighborhood. At some point, she struck a pedestrian and several parked cars. After crashing into the pedestrian, Bigbey left her vehicle and entered Robson’s jeep on the passenger side before driving off.
Sometime later, deputies found Lindsey Bigbey and Nathan Robson in the 2800 block of East Mission Bay Drive in San Diego. They arrested them and booked both of them into the Vista Detention Facility. Bigbey and Robson currently face multiple felony charges, including hit-and-run, assault with a deadly weapon and aiding and abetting. Upon assessing the struck pedestrian, authorities determined they sustained major injuries. Paramedics arrived shortly after and transported them to a hospital.
Hit and runs are a serious and delicate situation. The state of California takes these cases very seriously. It’s important for all drivers to know what to do in a hit and run.
Legal Opinion on the Calle Jules Hit and Run
The Calle Jules hit and run reflects an extremely reckless chain of events that went far beyond a typical traffic collision. The most serious violation here is California Vehicle Code 20001. This law makes it a felony to flee the scene of an injury crash without providing aid or reporting the collision. Because the pedestrian suffered major injuries, the penalties can include years in prison. Beyond that, prosecutors charged Bigbey with assault with a deadly weapon under Penal Code 245(a)(1), treating her vehicle as the weapon. This reflects the extreme danger and intent demonstrated by aggressively chasing another car through a residential area.
Robson may also face liability for aiding and abetting under California Penal Code 31. Since he allowed Bigbey to join him and flee the scene rather than stopping to help the victim, he violated this law. Even though he did not strike the pedestrian himself, the law holds accomplices equally responsible when they knowingly assist in a felony.
What the Victim Can Do
The injured pedestrian has strong grounds for a personal injury claim against both Lindsey Bigbey and Nathan Robson. This claim can cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, long-term care, and pain and suffering. Because this case involves felony-level recklessness, the pedestrian may also seek punitive damages. An experienced personal injury attorney can work with law enforcement to obtain the collision report of the Calle Jules hit and run. They can also obtain any available video surveillance of the crash and witness statements. Since both suspects face criminal charges, the victim’s attorney can monitor that case.
The fact that this occurred in a residential neighborhood, with multiple parked cars damaged and a pedestrian gravely hurt, makes the civil and criminal liability especially clear. Taking swift legal action will help ensure the victim receives the compensation and justice they deserve.
We at Accident News Now offer our encouragement and support. We know this is a confusing time as you deal with the uncertainties resulting from this terrible incident. If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
