LUBBOCK, TX — A jogger is dead after a hit-and-run accident that happened in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014, according to the news report from My Fox Lubbock.
Police think that one person was killed when they were hit by a vehicle when they were jogging along or trying to cross lola Avenue near 19th Street before driving away.
Scene of the Accident
It is not clear if the victim was killed instantly in the accident, or if they died at a nearby hospital some time after the collision.
The Lubbock Police Department are currently investigating the fatal accident, and expect to release the findings of their investigation at a later date.
Commentary:
The problem with these kinds of accidents is a driver needs to be found before any kind of progress can be made as far as damage claims go. However, once the driver, or owner of the vehicle is found, a claim can be made against them just like any other negligent driver involved in an accident. The problems arise when the insurance company alleges you cannot prove that the owner of the vehicle was driving (because they drove off after the crash), and therefore, cannot be held responsible. Any good lawyer will cut right through this kind of argument, but it takes the right evidence.
–Grossman Law Offices
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