![[01-25-2025] 14-Year-Old Boy Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash on Alder Street](https://ak1.to//UBWI.webp)
A 14-year-old boy sustained injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while running along Alder Street near Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove on Saturday night, January 25, 2025.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. when a blue Prius hit the teenager and fled the scene. Emergency responders treated the boy at the scene before his parents transported him to a hospital for further evaluation.
The following day, a local resident spotted the suspect’s vehicle in Pacific Grove and recorded the license plate number, which was provided to the Pacific Grove Police Department. Officers used a FLOCK camera system to identify the vehicle’s owner as 36-year-old Icaro Fernandes.
Fernandes was later located and arrested on charges of felony hit-and-run. He was booked into the Monterey County Jail.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
