Emily Ekle, a resident of D.C. and a mother of two children, was unfortunately injured when a driver committed a hit-and-run while she was riding her bicycle down H Street.
Specifically, Emily Ekle was riding down H Street in the Northeast area of Washington, D.C., when her bicycle tire got stuck in the streetcar tracks. While attempting to free her bicycle, she was struck by the vehicle, which promptly and brazenly escaped the scene. Ekle suffered a concussion and a number of other unknown personal injuries in the incident.
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HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Whomever the driver that hit Ms. Ekle and audaciously bolted is, he or she will most likely face criminal charges when caught.
According to the Legal Advocate:
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime, but sadly statistics indicate that approximately 11 percent of all crashes involve a hit-and-run driver. Many suspects flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license or are concerned about being arrested if they remain at the scene.
The City could also be found negligent for not repairing the portion of H Street which had a dangerous history, which resulted in at least one death.
D.C. PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Awaiting the results of the official probe, Emily Ekle, the bicyclist victim of the hit-and-run incident, could be entitled to a personal injury lawsuit. In addition, victims might pursue damages for loss of mobility, pain and suffering, and emotional distress after a horrible or tragic incident such as this terrible accident.
Torklaw’s legal analysts are experienced in Washington, D.C. accidents and personal injury cases like this one. Should you or a loved one need help with this specific case or any case like this, we are available to help and would love to talk.
The staff here at SafetyWatch would like to offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to Emily Ekle and her loved ones.