LANCASTER, Ohio— Lancaster resident Ralph Davis faces multiple charges after allegedly hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle and fleeing on April 13.
Authorities said 47-year-old Davis struck a pedestrian near 512 E. Main Street with his 2018 Ford Escape around 8:42 p.m. Emergency responders transported the pedestrian, who suffered serious injuries, to Fairfield Medical Center. The pedestrian was later transferred to a Columbus hospital in critical condition.
Lancaster Police located and arrested Davis following their investigation. He is charged with aggravated vehicular assault, failure to stop after an accident, and operating a vehicle under the influence. Police confirmed Davis is being held at the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Jail.
The accident remains under investigation.
Ralph Davis arrested after Lancaster pedestrian hit-and-run accident
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HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION NEEDED
In most cases involving hit-and-runs, the at-fault drivers feel that they can avoid the consequences of their actions if they leave the scene. However, a suspect will be charged when apprehended.
Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, said in such cases is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney promptly to protect the rights of a victim.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a hit-and-run accident case and prove negligence,” said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. “Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that must be fully considered. These procedures are necessary for helping someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a hit-and-run driver receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
The victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, pending the investigation.
Bond added, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. That’s where an attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she said.
Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).
