Tustin CA, (August 1, 2023) An illegal street takeover occurred on July 28th on Tustin Road and ended with a hit-and-run. The Tustin Police Department said they started receiving calls about cars speeding up and down Tustin Road around 11:40 p.m.
A news release from Tustin Police Department stated that there wear around 300 cars parked up and down the Road, even in the intersection. They said vehicles were doing burnouts in the intersection and a group of spectators stood close by, watching. The Tustin Police Department issued citations and had at least 51 cars towed, according to police.
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KTLA news announced that a dark colored sedan was one of the vehicles doing burnouts in the intersection. It kept moving closer and closer to the crowd until it hit one of the spectators. The vehicle then fled the scene. The teen who was struck suffered several broken bones and was transported to a hospital. The teen is expected to make a full recovery.
Tustin Police Department Lt. Ryan Coe said they police department is seeking information on the people involved in the takeover.
Liability In Tustin Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Tustin Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the teen injured in this hit-and-run. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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