Pedestrian knocked unconscious and hospitalized after being struck by car that fled the scene on State Route 137 in Tulare, California
Tulare hit and run victim unconscious in hospital, CHP searching for driver
Witnesses heard a loud crash and initially thought it involved two vehicles - but soon realized a pedestrian was hit by a car.
The victim is now in the hospital with serious injuries.
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When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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