It is reported that hit and run bicycle accidents have increased 42% between 2002 & 2012 in Los Angeles County.
There have been 36 deaths and 5,600 injuries, the Los Angeles Times reported. Data for the report was submitted by the California Highway Patrol.
This occurs as bicycle riding increases in popularity in Los Angeles County. Most of the accidents involved young people.
Leaving the scene of a hit and run accident when someone is killed carries a felony sentence. Solving the accidents can be difficult for the authorities. They say they must focus on accidents in which there is more evidence.
Victims of hit and runs don’t always get just and due restitution. There are cases in which the perpetrator served only a couple of days in jail while the victim suffered for months or years.
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Source: Oakland Tribune
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