Desert Hot Springs, CA (October 3, 2024) Todd Osborne, 48, was tragically found deceased on a sidewalk on Sunday shortly before 7 a.m. Authorities believe he could be the victim of a hit-and-run.
Officers responded to the scene at 19255 Palm Drive near the intersection of Palm and 20th Avenue. They are not sure when the victim passed away, or how the accident happened. An investigation is ongoing.
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The Legal Details:
An investigation into this crash is ongoing. Police are working with very few details, and any witnesses are encouraged to contact them.
Hit-and-Run Consequences:
–California Vehicle Code 20002 states that one is guilty of misdemeanor hit-and-run if they left an accident scene, failed to identify themselves to the others involved in the accident, and damage occurred to someone else’s property.
–A misdemeanor hit-and-run carries a maximum penalty of no more than six months in the county jail and a fine starting at $1,000 dollars. It also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.
–A hit-and-run that results in injury or death is a felony, in accordance with California Vehicle Code 20003.
–A felony hit-and-run that results in a non-serious injury can carry a penalty of up to 1 year in jail or prison. If the accident resulted in serious injury or death, a suspect could get 2 to 4 years in prison, and a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Like a misdemeanor hit-and-run, it also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.