An 84-year-old man who was dusting off his truck was hit and severely injured by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Ana.
According to an NBC news report, Rafael Garcia had a daily routine of cleaning his cars after making a trip to the market. Garcia was doing just that when a car drove toward him and struck him in a serious collision on Third Street.
Ongoing Investigation
A neighbor’s security camera captured a black Toyota Corolla, along with the sound of the impact as it struck Garcia outside his home, and then took off. The great grandfather had suffered brain injuries and brain damage as a result of the crash and doctors have told the family that there is nothing more they can do, NBC reported.
Police also say there was a second hit and run minutes later as the same car was seen northbound on Raitt turning right on Seventh Street. A pedestrian was struck and the driver kept driving again. Officials described the injuries in that case as “moderate.” Police say the suspect vehicle is a black four-door with oxidized paint on the roof, likely a 2006 to 2010 model. Officials also said they don’t have much information to go on. The investigation is ongoing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of these hit-and-run crashes. We hope they would have a complete recovery, even though Garcia appears to be in critical condition.
Laws and Liability Issues
California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a...
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