Authorities Identify Teen Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver at Olive Avenue and Westwood Street in Porterville as Jayden Arias

Porterville, California (May 7, 2020) – Authorities have identified the bicyclist who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday evening in the area of Olive Avenue and Westwood Street in Porterville as Jayden Arias, 15, of Porterville.

Arias was riding his bicycle northbound on Westwood Street and was crossing Olive Avenue at around 6:55 p.m. May 5 when he was hit by a dark-colored vehicle that was heading westbound on Olive Avenue.

Arias sustained major injuries in the accident and was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene after the accident. Police were able to track the suspect to his home in the 500 block of South Milo Street.

The suspect, identified as Harvey Jacobo, 23, was eventually arrested and booked into Tulare County South County Detention Facility on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death, DUI causing death, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and driving without a required Ignition Interlock Device.

Jacobo was held on $300,000 bail. He is scheduled to go to court this week.

Porterville Police asked anyone who witnessed the accident to call them at 782-7400.

“Far too many bicycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, motorcyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222