![[12-20-2024] Woman Sustained Major Injuries After Hit-And-Run Crash on Chorro Street](https://ak1.to//cKbX@.webp)
A 24-year-old local woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Chorro Street in San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024.
According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. near parked cars on the 50 block of Chorro Street.
The woman reported being hit by a passing vehicle that failed to stop. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.
On December 21, officers located the suspect’s vehicle in Arroyo Grande and arrested the driver, a 61-year-old Arroyo Grande man. He was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on charges including felony hit-and-run causing great bodily injury, driving with a suspended license, and misdemeanor hit-and-run involving a parked car.
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.
