Jessica Acunia Arrested After Tower District Hit-and-Run Accident

Jessica Acunia, 23, Suspect in Tower District Hit-and-Run Accident

LOCATION: Tower District

DATE OF ACCIDENT: Sunday, December 2nd

December 4, 2018 – The suspect in the hit-and-run accident over the weekend on Olive Avenue has been identified as 23-year-old Jessica Acunia.

According to the Fresno Bee, Acunia turned herself in and was booked into Fresno County Jail on charges of felony hit and run and failure to have a court-ordered ignition interlock device.

John Rodriquez Victim in Hit-and-Run Accident on Olive Avenue

As per the article, Acunia was the driver of the car that struck 36-year-old John Rodriquez early Sunday morning on Olive Avenue. The collision resulted in serious injuries to Rodriquez, who was taken to Community Regional Medical Center with a skull fracture, a fractured vertebra and other life-threatening injuries.

Authorities added they continue to search for the man who knocked Rodriguez, pushing him onto the roadway where he was struck by the vehicle. The man who pushed Rodriguez is believed to be a Hispanic or Samoan.

Anyone with information is requested to call the officials at 559-621-2433, 559-621-5066, or 559-498-7867.

Personal Injury Lawyer

Based on this news report, it appears that several parties will be held liable for the accident that left Mr. John Rodriguez seriously injured. Pending results of the investigation, the family members of the unconscious victim may have the right to a personal injury claim, and are entitled to seek compensation for damages including hospital bills, future medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

If you, or your loved one, have been involved in a similar accident and you are seeking answers, contact our experienced personal injury lawyers as we are here to provide you with the advice and the guidance that you may need following a sudden traumatic accident. Call Johnson Attorneys Group today at 855-703-4186 for a free case consultation.

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