![[03-15-2025] Pedestrian Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash at Harvard Blvd & Palm Ave](https://ak1.to//szv8.webp)
A pedestrian sustained moderate injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Harvard Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Santa Paula on Saturday morning, March 15, 2025.
According to the Santa Paula Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound on Palm Avenue made a left turn and struck a woman walking southbound in a marked crosswalk.
The driver failed to stop, provide aid, or report the crash and fled the scene. The injured pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
Following an investigation, authorities identified the suspect’s vehicle using an automated license plate reader. The driver, a 39-year-old Santa Paula woman, was arrested on March 17 while operating the same vehicle, which had damage matching the hit-and-run collision.
The suspect was booked into Ventura County Jail for felony hit-and-run, with bail set at $50,000. She is scheduled for arraignment on March 19, 2025.
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.
