Stockton, CA – On the night of Friday, May 17, 2024, two teens were hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking home from a grocery store in Stockton’s Morada neighborhood, according to ABC10.
Family members recounted that the victims were two of three teens walking home from the grocery store around 10 PM along Highway 99 West Frontage Road near Inspiration Drive when the accident occurred.
According to the Stockton Police, a dark-colored sedan struck a 13-year-old boy named Alvin and a 14-year-old girl before speeding away from the scene. Alvin is reportedly still in serious condition in the hospital as his friend is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Stockton Police Department is actively seeking answers in this case, as the stunned Morada community hopes for swift justice.
Personal Injury Claims
After a vehicular accident, in addition to emotional distress, victims and their families can be overwhelmed with the sudden financial burdens of medical bills, loss of income due to recovery time, and, in unfortunate circumstances, burial fees.
The responsibility for these costs should fall upon those responsible for causing these injuries and their insurance provider. However, insurance companies will try to minimize the compensation for any claim they cannot deny, which is why having the help of a skilled personal injury attorney can prove crucial in ensuring justice for victims of vehicular accidents.
Filing a personal injury claim does not depend on criminal charges or a conviction. In cases where the at-fault driver evades justice, victims may be able to receive compensation through a family member’s uninsured drivers coverage.