![[10-11-2024] 60-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit-And-Run Crash While Riding Scooter in Cathedral City](https://ak1.to//IBwT.webp)
A 60-year-old woman, identified as Christina B., was killed in a hit-and-run collision while riding her scooter in Cathedral City early Friday morning, October 11, 2024.
According to the Cathedral City Police Department, officers responded to a report at 12:46 a.m. of a woman “down in the roadway” near the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Bankside Drive.
Upon arrival, they found Barrington with severe injuries, and her scooter was located over a quarter of a mile away from the accident site.
Paramedics transported Barrington to Desert Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead on Saturday.
Investigators believe that Barrington was riding her scooter eastbound on East Palm Canyon Drive when a vehicle struck her from behind, dragging the scooter a significant distance while fleeing the scene.
On Monday, traffic investigators located a suspect and the vehicle involved in Rancho Mirage. The investigation into the incident 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.
