san diego hit and run

Two teenagers were recently taken into custody after a hit and run accident in San Diego that left another teen in the hospital. San Diego Channel 10 News reported the story after the incident which occurred in Otay Mesa. According to witnesses, the hospitalized teen was driving his car near the intersection of Beyer Way and Picador Boulevard when he was struck by a SUV. The SUV left the scene but was followed by another witness who contacted the police. The police later arrested the two teenagers who were in the SUV.

In the state of California, it is mandatory to stop when involved in an accident. The driver must attempt to locate and notify the owner of the damaged property and produce his/her driver’s license and proof of insurance. If the driver does not stop, he/she could be charged with a hit and run. A hit and run charge can either be filed as a misdemeanor or felony. The charge is usually determined by the level of seriousness of the accident. If there was minimal property damage and no one was injured, the San Diego prosecutors typically charge the crime as a misdemeanor. Penalties can include jail time, fines up to $1000, and possible license suspension. If the accident caused injury or death, the charge will most likely be filed in San Diego as a felony. Penalties can include 4 years in state prison, substantial fines, and loss of driver’s license.

If you or a loved one has recently been charged with a hit and run, please contact our San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich. We will look closely at the facts of the case to ensure that we can effectively defend your case. We will work to find ways to get the charged reduced or dismissed. Contact us as soon as possible via phone at 1-877-230-1529 or fill out our consultation form online at www.wklaw-sandiego.com for a free evaluation of your San Diego County case. We’ll help you figure out the next step, an answer any questions you might have.