![[02-15-2025] Motorcyclist Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash in Galt, DUI Suspect Arrested](https://ak1.to//uF6RW.webp)
A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after being struck by an alleged drunk driver in a hit-and-run crash near W. Stockton Boulevard and Twin Cities Road in Galt on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
According to the Galt Police Department, a concerned citizen witnessed the crash and called 911, providing updates on the suspect’s location. Officers later located the male driver at a shopping center in the 1000 block of C Street and determined he was intoxicated.
Authorities revealed that the suspect had two prior DUI convictions, was on DUI court probation, and had a suspended license for previous DUI offenses. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly twice the legal alcohol limit and unable to recall where he had struck the motorcyclist.
The suspect was arrested and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail on felony DUI, felony hit-and-run, and other DUI-related misdemeanor charges.
The investigation is 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.
