Date: March 30, 2009
Location: 1400 North and Beck Street (300 West)
Type: Salt Lake City bicycle accident, Utah hit and run accident Lawyer

Salt Lake City police are investigating a mysterious bicycle accident that took place on Monday, March 30, 2009. A bicyclist was found lying face down in the street last night at around 10:00 pm near downtown Salt Lake City. When he was found, the man was bleeding from his head and face. He was rushed to the hospital and is in serious condition. Detectives are approaching this case as a hit-and-run accident. There is a bicycle lane on the road where the victim was found and investigators discovered skid marks near the scene of the accident. Authorities believe a vehicle possibly ran over the curb and hit the bicyclist. If you have any information pertaining to this case, please call Salt Lake City police at 801.799.3000.

Although it can be a felony to leave the scene of an accident, hit-and-run cases are becoming more common in the United States. Research and statistics reveal that 11% of automobile accidents nationwide are hit-and-runs. Each year, 700,000 people are victims of this type of accident, 900 of which are killed. Along with the physical pain and detriment of injuries sustained from hit-and-run accidents comes the monetary stress. Because the at-fault party has fled the scene of the accident, the victims of hit-and-run cases are stuck footing their medical bills. To avoid such a situation, you may wish to ask your insurance provider if you are protected by Uninsured Motorist Coverage. For more information on this type of insurance and on statistics pertaining to hit-and-run cases, you can read our informative isurance coverage article from the Christensen Law Firm’s website.