Hit-and-Run Incident Leaves Bicyclist Injured on Foothill Expressway

A hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist occurred on the Foothill Expressway on-ramp to southbound I-280 in the city of Los Altos, California, on March 1, 2025, at approximately 11:14 AM. Emergency services, including the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and fire department, were promptly notified and dispatched to the scene.

The collision left the bicyclist injured, and emergency medical services were called to provide necessary aid. The vehicle involved in the incident fled the scene, and authorities are currently investigating to identify and locate the driver responsible. The incident has raised concerns about road safety for cyclists in the area.

Motorists and cyclists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the Foothill Expressway and I-280 interchange. Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact local law enforcement to assist in the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts are with the injured bicyclist, and we hope for a swift recovery.

Potential Legal Considerations

When someone is hurt because another person was careless, it’s called negligence. In these cases, the person who got hurt might have the right to get help or money for what happened. To show that someone was negligent, we need to prove a few things. First, we have to show that the person who caused the harm had a duty to be careful. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic rules and watch out for others on the road. If they don’t, and someone gets hurt, they might be responsible.

Next, we need to show that the person didn’t do what they were supposed to do. This means they didn’t act as carefully as they should have. If a driver was texting and not paying attention, that could be an example of not being careful. Then, we have to prove that this lack of care directly caused the harm. If the person had been careful, the accident might not have happened.

Victims of such incidents can often make insurance claims to help cover costs like medical bills or other expenses. If the person who caused the harm has insurance, the victim can file a claim with that insurance company. Sometimes, the victim’s own insurance might also help, especially if the person who caused the harm doesn’t have enough insurance. It’s important for victims to report the incident to their insurance company as soon as possible to start the claims process.