Ocean Beach, CA (December 9, 2024) 30-year-old Michael Ellis of Point Loma was tragically ran over by a street racing motorist in Ocean Beach on Thursday, Dec. 5. The collision took place on West Point Loma Boulevard and Nimitz Boulevard.
Ellis was jogging when a little before 5 a.m., a driver in a black BMW sedan struck him while speeding. The motorist fled the scene without rendering aid. Ellis was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses said the BMW driver seemed to be racing a Dodge Charger and a Ford Mustang.
According to City News Service, Navy police found the BMW abandoned on Canon Street, about a mile away from the scene of the crash. As of the latest reports, they are still seeking the suspect.
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Liability in an Ocean Beach Car Accident
–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.
