Bicyclist Critically Injured Montclair Hit-and-Run at Orchard and Central
MONTCLAIR (December 9, 2018) – A bicyclist was critically injured after an alleged hit-and-run crash in the area of Orchard Street and Central Avenue Saturday evening, according to The Orange County Register and KTLA.
The accident was reported on December 8 at about 7:30 p.m.
As per the reports, Montclair Police said a man in his 40s or 50s was riding a bicycle when for an unknown reason he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Orchard Street and Central Avenue.
Fire department officials along with the paramedics responded and found the cyclist left lying unconscious in the roadway as a result of the crash. The victim was then immediately taken to a trauma center, where he was listed in critical condition.
Alejandro Lopez Cuevas Arrested For Hit-and-Run
His name was not disclosed. Meanwhile, police affirmed that the driver involved did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.
The car was later located by the officials hidden in the backyard of a residence in Pomona. The suspect, 18-year-old Alejandro Lopez Cuevas, was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center.
Lopez Cuevas was reportedly released from custody posting bail. Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Montclair police at 909-621-4771.
*We extend our prayers and sincerest thoughts to the man and his family and friends during such a difficult time. We wish him a full recovery.
San Benardino County Personal Injury Lawyer
It is evident that Mr. Alejandro Lopez Cuevas will be held responsible for causing the traffic incident that led to the critical injuries of the bicyclist involved. Leaving the scene following a crash is a serious crime and punishable by law especially if the collision gravely injured another individual.
In this case, the family of the bicycle rider will be entitled to a personal injury claim seeking a compensation for all the hospital bills, future medical needs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If your loved one has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident, contact our experienced San Benardino County personal injury lawyer at 855-703-4186 to help you with your case.
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