Ramon and Gustavo de Alba were injured in a San Luis Obispo car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a KVEC news report, the hit-and-run car accident occurred on Highway 1, near Cambria, the afternoon of July 24, 2011. The two Cambria residents were in a 2006 Toyota Camry when they were struck head-on by a 1987 Toyota pickup. The extent of the men's injuries is not clear, but they have since been released from the hospital. Police are still searching for the hit-and-run pickup driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with Ramon de Alba and Gustavo de Alba following this San Luis Obispo hit-and-run car accident. I wish them the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Luis Obispo Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 255 were injured in San Luis Obispo car accidents. During that same year, there were 29 fatalities and 1,088 injuries reported due to San Luis Obispo County car accidents.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

The driver of the pickup fled the scene of the crash without checking on the victims, contacting the authorities or exchanging information. Not only is that irresponsible and inhumane, but also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

I trust officials will promptly apprehend the suspect and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Liability Issues

Victims of hit-and-run collisions may seek financial compensation for the injuries they have suffered by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist. If the suspect is not identified or located by the authorities, compensation may be available through the uninsured motorist clause of the victim's own auto insurance policy. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An experienced California personal injury lawyer will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that the victims' legal rights and best interests are protected.