(San Diego, CA) A teenaged girl sustained injuries, including a concussion, in a Torrey Pines High School hit and run in the Torrey Pines area of San Diego.
On Friday, August 22, after a late-night football game, the Torrey Pines High School hit and run occurred. According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash happened at a parking lot close to Torrey Pines High School.
When officers investigated, they managed to get a video capturing the moment prior to the accident. The video showed a group of girls, about 16-years-old, walking toward a shopping mall. While in a parking lot, a vehicle approached the group of girls. Despite waving at the driver before crossing the street, the car sped up. In an instant, the driver crashed into one of the girls.
According to an ABC interview with Cliff Thomas, the father of one of the girls, after being struck, the teen landed on the vehicle’s hood, windshield, then rolled off the side and hit the ground. Reportedly, the driver almost rolled over her head, her hair getting pulled by the tire. The vehicle drove off, fleeing the scene and did not pull over.
When first responders arrived at the crash site, they transported the girl to a hospital. She suffered a concussion and major road rash as a result of the Torrey Pines High School hit and run. Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department at 619-531-2000. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
Legal Opinion on the Torrey Pines High School Hit and Run
The disturbing Torrey Pines High School hit and run shows the danger of reckless driving. The girl suffered a concussion and severe road rash, requiring hospitalization. Police later confirmed the driver did not stop, which violates California Vehicle Code 20001. This law makes it a felony to flee the scene of a crash involving injury or death. The law requires the driver to stop, check on the victim, and call for medical help.
Additionally, the driver may face charges under VEH 21950, requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians at marked or unmarked crosswalks. By speeding up instead of slowing down, the driver acted with disregard for safety, which may also meet the standard of reckless driving under VEH 23103.
What the Victim’s Family Can Do
The injured girl and her family have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. That claim can seek compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and any long-term effects from her concussion and other injuries. If the police identify the driver, their insurance may cover these costs. An attorney can help by working with police to obtain the video footage of the Torrey Pines High School hit and run. They can also guide the family in coordinating with insurance companies to ensure medical costs are covered immediately. The family should act quickly, both to preserve evidence and to secure the strongest possible case. Holding the driver accountable can bring justice and provide the resources the injured teen needs for her recovery.
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.
