LUFKIN, TX — One person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Lufkin, Texas on Monday, July 14th, 2014, according to the report from KTRE.
Police have said that they think an as-of-yet unidentified cyclist was hurt when they were struck by a white Toyota Tundra pickup truck when they were riding their bike on Timberland around 2:00 in the morning.
Scene of the Accident
The victim was taken by EMS personnel to a nearby where he was being treated for unspecified injuries.
The investigation is currently being handled by officials from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Commentary:
Hit-and-run accidents are extremely frustrating for all those involved. The most unfortunate part usually lies in the fact that nothing substantial can be done for victims until the offending driver is found. Once a driver is found, a claim can be made against their insurance. But given the fact that the accident happened right around the closing time of local bars. If this driver is found to have recently left one such establishment before the accident, then the bar could have a third party dram shop claim if they failed to cut him off, or served them despite their obvious intoxication.
–Grossman Law Offices
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