Despite knowing the legal repercussions of hit and run, many drivers still opt to run away from the authorities in case of car accidents. While escaping may afford them temporary freedom, drivers could face pile of charges when they get caught.
In San Marcos, a woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a suspected drunken driver, Leopoldo Morales. The victim with her husband was heading towards their car at a parking lot when a Saturn SL struck her then dragged her under the car.
The woman suffered internal injuries and injuries to her back, ribs and right arm.
Instead of stopping, Morales drove off and headed west on West Mission Road where he was noticed by the police. He continued to evade the police until his car crashed head-on with a parked car on Descanso Avenue. He tried to run and hide but he was soon caught.
Morales would be facing several felony charges such as suspicion of driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, hit-and-run and evading arrest.
Had Morales stopped the moment he struck the woman, he could have been spared of some of the charges. But he chose to speed off thinking that he could get away with his deed.
The woman may file a hit and run case against Morales for the negligent operation of his vehicle. Through the help of a personal injury attorney, she has greater chances of winning the case.
In San Marcos, a woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a suspected drunken driver, Leopoldo Morales. The victim with her husband was heading towards their car at a parking lot when a Saturn SL struck her then dragged her under the car.
The woman suffered internal injuries and injuries to her back, ribs and right arm.
Instead of stopping, Morales drove off and headed west on West Mission Road where he was noticed by the police. He continued to evade the police until his car crashed head-on with a parked car on Descanso Avenue. He tried to run and hide but he was soon caught.
Morales would be facing several felony charges such as suspicion of driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, hit-and-run and evading arrest.
Had Morales stopped the moment he struck the woman, he could have been spared of some of the charges. But he chose to speed off thinking that he could get away with his deed.
The woman may file a hit and run case against Morales for the negligent operation of his vehicle. Through the help of a personal injury attorney, she has greater chances of winning the case.
