California Highway Patrol Arrests Suspect in Hit & Run That Seriously Injured Derek Teel
Derek Teel of Dialed Health was struck by a driver while out riding on January 30, 2023 in Lincoln, California. The accomplished cyclist and strength trainer suffered a severely broken pelvis, a broken femur, a tibial spine fracture, a fibula head fracture, a torn colon and a collapsed lung.
This week, California Highway Patrol have arrested a suspect, identified as Abraham Aguirre-Escobar, and taken him into custody for felony Hit and Run charges. Teel thanked everyone who reached out with tips in the past couple of weeks that led to the arrest.
 | Last night I sat down with the investigator and he told me what they did to find this guy and it was nothing short of amazing. These are details I probably can't really talk about moving forward and I know you guys understand at this point, this process becomes something different, and I'll have to be a little less transparent than I am about the rest of my life, but the important thing is justice is going to be served and hopefully this means that there's one less hit and run in the future where a father's left to die on the side of the road with no help. Very grateful for all of you and I know the CHP wanted to thank you guys personally for being involved and for sending in tips and for not sleeping on this because it's been three and a half weeks and they found him. They got him. |
California Highway Police Statement:
On February 22, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a major injury hit-and-run incident that occurred on January 30, 2024. The suspect, identified as Abraham Aguirre-Escobar, was taken into custody for felony Hit and Run charges related to the tragic crash.
On January 30, 2024, a devastating crash occurred on southbound Crosby Herald Road at Wise Road within Placer County. The crash involved a vehicle which struck a bicyclist in the eastbound lane of Wise Road. As a result of the impact, the bicyclist was ejected from his bike and landed on the roadway. The bicyclist sustained major life threatening injuries and was transported from the scene for treatment.
The suspect vehicle that struck the bicyclist failed to stop and render aid to the severely injured bicyclist and instead fled the scene immediately. The CHP diligently pursued leads and gathered evidence over the past weeks, leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect. The CHP commends the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, Valley Division Investigate Services, witnesses, and the community in bringing justice to the victim and his family.
The arrest of Aguirre-Escobar serves as a reminder that hit-and-run incidents will not go unpunished. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court to face the felony Hit and Run charge. The CHP urges anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts remain with the Teel family during this trying time. The CHP remains committed to ensuring the safety of our roadways and holding accountable those who violate the law.
On February 22, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a major injury hit-and-run incident that occurred on January 30, 2024. The suspect, identified as Abraham Aguirre-Escobar, was taken into custody for felony Hit and Run charges related to the tragic crash.
On January 30, 2024, a devastating crash occurred on southbound Crosby Herald Road at Wise Road within Placer County. The crash involved a vehicle which struck a bicyclist in the eastbound lane of Wise Road. As a result of the impact, the bicyclist was ejected from his bike and landed on the roadway. The bicyclist sustained major life threatening injuries and was transported from the scene for treatment.
The suspect vehicle that struck the bicyclist failed to stop and render aid to the severely injured bicyclist and instead fled the scene immediately. The CHP diligently pursued leads and gathered evidence over the past weeks, leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect. The CHP commends the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, Valley Division Investigate Services, witnesses, and the community in bringing justice to the victim and his family.
The arrest of Aguirre-Escobar serves as a reminder that hit-and-run incidents will not go unpunished. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court to face the felony Hit and Run charge. The CHP urges anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts remain with the Teel family during this trying time. The CHP remains committed to ensuring the safety of our roadways and holding accountable those who violate the law.
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Much love Derek!
#littlenicky
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Secure the border at the same time.
FACTUALLY speaking every person I know who has been hit by a car on a bike would not have been hit if in there was proper infrastructure.
Sounds like he stopped. Probably had a license and insurance. This country has enough ass-hats to deal with, we don't need to let in more like Abraham Aguirre-Escobar who fled the scene and left Derek to struggle on his own.
I have no idea what you're on about. I'm comfortably retired and you are dumber than a $2 bill.
Rather presumptuous of you, almost...prejudicial.
Maybe not.. you don't know.But just go with your bias.. it's the most comfortable.
Please define "beta cuck" coherently if possible. You toss it a lot but don't even know what it is. You're not repping 12 year olds very well.
Commenting on here is pointless.
People learning to get used to sharing roads with alternative transportation leads to safer driving in general.
I can 100% guarantee I'm not the first person to call you racist, and you should think about that.
No, just that I didn't say anything "racist", which is objectively true.
You yourself, are a racist. Even babies are racist, it's human nature, and I don't think humans are inherently evil, or that this is a problem that needs to be solved.
"or do you just think (incorrectly) that everyone is so dumb that they can be gaslit?"
Most people aren't that dumb, yourself excluded. The word "gaslit" isn't being used correctly here, if you don't know what a word means just look it up lmao
Originally, I thought you were just a midwit, because you know the typical NPC script, but it's clear now that you are much less.
"I can 100% guarantee I'm not the first person to call you racist, and you should think about that."
You're not, and I have thought about it, to an extent you really will never understand. What you don't get, is that that is how I arrived at my views (which you are mentally not capable
of understanding) in the first place, through critical thinking, which will be a novel experience for you someday, if you ever experience it.
Pitiful that you think that you're clever
Driving isn't a race, or a conflict, to be won and that not driving like that doesn't make you a beta-cuck pu$$y.
We live in a society with other people and that extending a modicum of human courtesy doesn't make you a beta-cuck pu$$y.
You are participating in an active physics experiment and no matter how many times you watch The Fast & The Furious...you aren't Dominic Toretto.
You're right...I don't see people doing that.
A lot of people state things that are obviously not, but I gotta believe riding a bike on the road without getting run over does fall into the bucket of "I've got a right to..."
Something something "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness," at least down here (not that we have any qualms infringing on the rights of others)
I hope Derek makes a full recovery and the drivers gets what’s coming to them
In Merry Olde England, hanging was the standard punishment for many violent crimes.
I predict that one day not too far in the future, that cruel and unusual punishments will make a comeback in the (former) USA.
I hope the suspect, if guilty, gets hung, drawn and quartered in prison.
I know a guy who ran a red light and hit a cyclist. When the police came the cop actually told my friend he was going to write up the guy on the bike for running the light because he was "tired of people on bikes thinking they own the road". Even law enforcement won't have your back in many places.
I'm just quite sensitive to this, because it also happens in places with bicycle infrastructure. I think @Tigergoosebumps also understands this, but I still wanted to call it out.
But keep pretending this is a "big city" thing.
Aren't anecdotes fun?
Let's change the scenario slightly.... Me and a bud are having a beer at the bar. We are saying some things that you don't agree with. Are you gonna pipe up and call one of us a racists? Are you gonna tell someone to their face they're an ignorant a*shole? No. You wouldn't do that. Facts.
Home Ownership: Renter
Income: less than $30,000
Age: 18 to 24
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Black
Stability: less time in present home
I have no idea what any of this means, but it definitely seems racist. Am I right?
Please don't talk about a civilized society while using "LOL" multiple times. And not everyone made fun of me. Only three people so far. Others are too scared to say anything mean or present themselves in a way that differs from the societal norm. Now that we are friends, let's hang out some time and see who taps out first??
"You’re a subhuman second class filth that will always be looked down upon, which is why you have to resort to being a prick about everything to everyone, even on a random bike website where you’re literally worthless and everyone makes fun of you hahahaha. I’m so much better than you that it’s comical."
Stated without a hint of irony. Wishful thinking on the last part too lmao
"For real though, when did y’all become such pussy ass bitches?"
True bravery is system shilling for free
I wouldn’t have a problem with overtly terrible shit being removed, but I’ve had many comments deleted for seemingly very little reason.
I commented that someone was an ignorant git for saying CA is a lawless wasteland. I guess Sarah didn’t like that.
Recently typed up a blog on the differences between MTB and e-motos. Also highlighted how riding them on MTB trails not only does damage, but creates animosity and hate between the two spots. She didn't like that either. People's feelings probably would have been hurt.
I guess it’s OK by Sarah’s standards to harass and be a general knob head, while adding nothing productive/constructive, as long as it isn’t in some way she doesn’t like? It feels like a complete double standard lol!
I remember when the trans in sports articles were first making the rounds, anyone who said ANYTHING about how it may not be right, and how many professional female athletes agreed (normal discourse mind you, I’m not referring to open/cruel misogyny) was insta deleted and in many cases temp banned.
However, the “pro trans” folks were combative, verbally attacking and ganging up….all comments remained.
It’s the kind of shit that really does bother me, but I just have to ignore and move on. You just can’t make sense of it.
Why substantially more likely to maim / kill?
Seems highly variable. Being higher up provides more visibility which could prevent accidents.
Also…EV’s are popular and heavy af…so if we’re arguing weight I don’t think that holds water.
All modern cars / trucks / SUV will crumple similarly.
I don’t get your point.