Maryland Personal Injury Blog

Ocean City Hit-and-Run Auto Accident Kills One, Injures One

By injuheis on July 16, 2009

Maryland State Police arrested a hit-and-run driver who they say struck and killed a bicyclist and injured another in an Ocean City auto accident in Maryland. According an Associated Press news report, the two bicyclists were riding their bikes on the Route 50 bridge west of Ocean City where they were struck down by a pickup truck. The driver of the truck did not stop at the scene. A witness followed the truck and called police. Authorities were able to pull over the truck and arrest its driver, charging him with negligent homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence, driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving the death of another.

Vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an accident are extremely serious offenses in the state of Maryland, punishable by significant jail time and hefty fines. There is no question that a person who is convicted of these offenses must be held both criminally and civilly liable for causing an accident and the resulting injuries or death. In cases where such negligence is involved, families of deceased victims are also able to file wrongful death claims, which may help compensate them for medical or funeral expenses, loss of wages, past and future pain and suffering, loss of companionship and other damages.

If you have been injured in a Maryland auto accident or have lost a loved one as a result of wrongdoing or negligence, please call experienced Maryland auto accident attorney and wrongful death claim lawyer Steven H. Heisler for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your case.

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