1 Person Injured in Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive [Ventura, CA]

Injuries Reported in Ventura Bicycle Accident on Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive

VENTURA, CA (December 3, 2024) – Sunday night, a crippling hit-and-run crash on Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive injured 1.

The incident happened at around 5:20 p.m. on Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive.

Police reported that a 71-year-old bicyclist crashed at Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive after striking an object in the road. While the cyclist lay in the roadway, a white sedan, possibly a Lexus, ran over him.

According to the police, the sedan’s occupants—believed to be a woman around 70 years old and a passenger around 20—briefly exited the vehicle to check on the victim before fleeing the scene without offering aid. 

Emergency personnel had not yet arrived when they left.

The cyclist is currently in critical but stable condition. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police at 805-339-4437.

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What’s Next after Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

To avoid any involvement in serious accidents, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.

“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.