A Rancho Mirage man is in critical condition after being struck in a hit-and-run Sunday morning. Authorities say 18-year-old Trey O’Connor was hit by a vehicle around 2:40 a.m. on the 100 block of Azzuro Drive in Palm Desert.
O’Connor was taken to the hospital for serious head trauma. Authorities confirmed he had received significant injuries in the crash. According to the victim’s father, O’Connor was put into an induced coma following brain surgery. O’Connor’s father also says he believe he knows who is responsible for the incident.
Deputies detained two suspects in connection with the hit-and-run, but they have been released from custody. The incident remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
“We’re hoping for a speedy recovery for the victim and trust that deputies will be able to find the person responsible,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.
Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.
DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.
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