A bicyclist was injured in a Nevada County car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a KTVN news report, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Donner Pass Road and Northwoods Boulevard, near Truckee, in Nevada County, the evening of July 10, 2011. The victim was riding a bike through the intersection when a car driven by Miguel Martinez-Lopez, 43, struck him. The bike rider suffered facial and head injuries. Martinez-Lopez allegedly fled after an ambulance approached the scene. He faces multiple charges including leaving the scene of a crash, driving without a license and driving without insurance.

My thoughts and prayers are with the bicyclist who was injured in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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A man in his 40s was fatally injured in a San Francisco car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a CBS San Francisco news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the morning of June 18, 2011 in the 2200 block of Mission Street. The man died from his injuries. Witnesses say the vehicle, which fled the scene, was a white minivan, possibly a Chevrolet. The suspect has been described as an African-American man between 30 and 40 years old. If you have any information about this incident, please call San Francisco police at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to tip411.

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Two pedestrians were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, was caused by a teen who left the scene of the crash. According to a City News Service report, the injury pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of 59th Place and Broadway the night of June 2, 2011. The teen was apparently getting a driving lesson with her father in the front passenger seat and another teenage woman in the backseat. The teen driver crashed through a gate and into a parking lot, striking two pedestrians and destroying a taco stand.

The two teens fled on foot, while the dad drove the car away from the scene. The girls were pursued by others and brought back to the scene of the crash. The father was also followed by another driver and brought back to the scene. The two pedestrians were hospitalized with serious injuries. The teen driver is facing felony hit-and-run charges. An investigation is ongoing. More

Walter Barrett, 53, sustained fatal injuries in a San Francisco car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to an Associated Press news report, the fatal hit-and-run car accident occurred on Highway 280 in Daly City the morning of April 10, 2011.

California Highway Patrol officials say Barrett was walking along the shoulder of the highway and apparently tried to walk across the roadway when he was struck by a gray 2009 Toyota Corolla. Barrett crashed through the windshield of the Toyota and died from his injuries. The driver of the Toyota fled the scene of the car accident. Anyone who has witnessed this collision or has information about the hit-and-run driver is asked to contact CHP officials at 415-557-1094. More

A girl sustained critical injuries in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, was caused by an elderly hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the major injury collision occurred the afternoon of April 7, 2011 at the intersection of Emerald Street and Madrona Avenue in Torrance. Police say the 83-year-old man driving the vehicle struck the girl who was riding her bicycle and then took off. He was followed by witnesses who called police. Officers were able to arrest the driver a short distance away. Police say they plan on filing felony hit-and-run charges.

My heart goes out to this critically injured girl and her family for what they are going through at this time. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. This young victim will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide. More

Two emergency responders were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a City News Service report, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of 108th Street and Wilmington Avenue in Watts. A Dodge Caravan broadsided the ambulance carrying the two responders the night of March 26, 2011. The driver of the ambulance and a paramedic in the back of the ambulance were identified as the injured victims. Thankfully, the patient who was being transported was uninjured. The driver of the van left the scene of the crash on foot. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two emergency responders who were injured in this hit-and-run car accident. I wish them both the very best for a complete and speedy recovery. More

A pedestrian who was fatally injured in a car accident in San Bernardino has been identified as 60-year-old Christopher Wurbel. The Riverside Press Enterprise reports that the fatal car accident happened at Northpark Boulevard and H Street the morning of March 23, 2011. Wurbel was crossing at the intersection when an SUV that was heading east hit him. The driver fled the scene without stopping or waiting for authorities. Officials are looking for the driver and the vehicle, which they say, has front-end damage.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of Christopher Wurbel for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers. More

A hit-and-run car accident in San Francisco the night of March 19, 2011 proved fatal for 51-year-old David Henderson. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the fatal injury accident occurred at the intersection of 8th and Market streets. Henderson was struck at the intersection and discovered on the roadway by eyewitnesses. Officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver, but so far, have no vehicle or driver descriptions. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of David Henderson. This grieving family will be in my prayers.

Pedestrian and Car Accidents

There were 35 deaths and 3,577 injuries involving San Francisco car accidents in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, citywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 16 lives and caused 790 injuries during the same year. More

Mathew R. Ogle, 17, was killed in a hit-and-run car accident in San Bernardino the evening of March 1, 2011. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the fatal accident occurred near the intersection of Encelia Road and Two Mile Road when Ogle's Honda CRF 150 off-road motorcycle was broadsided by another vehicle. Ogle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver did not stop and fled before authorities arrived on scene. Anybody with information about the hit-and-run suspect is asked to call the San Bernardino County Sheriff's office at 760-366-4183.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Mathew Ogle for the tragic and sudden loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 41 injuries involving car accidents in Twentynine Palms. During the same year, 263 people died and 8,504 were injured as a result of San Bernardino County car accidents. More

A hit-and-run car accident in Los Angeles left a 92-year-old man critically injured the evening of February 27, 2011. The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Victory and Reseda boulevards when the elderly pedestrian was struck by a sedan. The driver left the scene of the car accident. The severely injured pedestrian was taken to an area medical center in grave condition. Officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver.

I sympathize with this injured victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I wish him the very best for a speedy and full recovery from whatever injuries he has sustained.

Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents

There were 214 fatalities and 4,985 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Los Angeles, there were 104 fatalities and 2,716 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in 2008. More