![[12-31-2025] Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Pickup Truck at Morgan Street and College Avenue in Santa Rosa](https://ak1.to//G65W.webp)
A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck in a crosswalk at Morgan Street and College Avenue in Santa Rosa on Wednesday evening, December 31, 2025.
According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 7:13 p.m. and found a man in his 70s unresponsive in the roadway.
The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Investigators said the man was crossing College Avenue in the eastern crosswalk when he was struck by a blue 2019 Toyota Tacoma traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour.
Police said the driver fled the scene but later contacted dispatch about 24 minutes after the crash. The driver was identified as Brigido V., 31, of Greenfield, and was later arrested and booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury. Authorities stated there was no evidence that alcohol was a factor in the collision.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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.
