Hearne, TX — A young had to be flown to Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, after a hit and run accident on Friday, July 5, 2014. The accident took place in Hearne, Texas, at the intersection of South Riley and East 2nd streets.
The girl’s name has not been released, and there’s been no word on her condition.
Authorities say the accident occurred as the girl was riding home on Friday afternoon. No information on the driver has been made public, although police claim to have him in custody. So far there’s been no word on potential charges.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Why would anyone flee the scene of an accident? All of the reasons I’m thinking of are selfish. It’s usually because the driver knows they’ve done something wrong, and don’t want anyone to see them. Unfortunately for them, they’re caught anyway a good chunk of the time and held responsible. And that’s exactly what will happen here. To hurt a young woman like that and then leave her behind without rendering any sort of aid? It’s despicable. However, anyone involved in an accident like this should remember that being found guilty of a crime and being found liable for an accident are not the same thing. The driver in this instance could be charged by police but that wouldn’t mean that his insurance company was automatically going to cover the girl’s medical expenses. Situations like these can become very tricky very quickly, so it’s always a good idea to have someone you can trust and who’s familiar with these situations on your side, looking out for your interests.
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