A hit-and-run Reno car accident has left a road worker critically burned and suffering life-threatening injuries. Reno Gazette reported that the hit-and-run accident critically burns man in south Reno, while the suspect is sought.
Reno injury lawyer should always be called to represent anyone who is seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident. In this case, a Nevada workers’ compensation claim may also be filed since the victim was injured while on the job.
The Reno Police Department is searching for a gray vehicle, possibly a Toyota or Scion, that was involved in the accident at Double R Boulevard and Prototype Drive in South Reno. The accident happened about 12:40 a.m. on a Thursday. Police said two men, who were working either for the City of Reno or the Regional Transportation Commission, were re-striping Prototype Drive. The operator of the re-striping machine saw a vehicle run over several lane-closure cones as the vehicle veered toward the machine. The operator jumped out of the way but the car hit the machine and the other road worker. In addition to blunt-force trauma, he was splashed with plastic heated to 400 degrees.
The victim was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center with severe injuries, including broken ribs and extensive burn injuries. He has since been transported to the UC Davis Burn Center in Sacramento, where he is listed in critical condition.
The suspect vehicle is missing its front bumper and should have white plastic spray on it. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department’s traffic division at 334-2141 or Secret Witness at 322-4900.
The NBC4 report is available here.
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