[01-12-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed in Possible Hit-and-Run in Hollywood Parking Garage

One person was killed in a possible hit-and-run crash in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Thursday morning, January 12, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, responders arrived at the scene around 2:00 a.m. at the Los Angeles Film School at 6300 Sunset Boulevard.

The unidentified body was discovered in the establishment’s parking garage next to a gray 2020 Nissan Kicks.

The police said the car’s exterior damage and the deployment of its airbags might be signs that the driver fled the scene following a hit-and-run crash.

No information regarding the victim has been disclosed, and the investigation by the authorities continues.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

If you cause an accident while driving and do not stop to help the victims, you can face criminal charges in the United States. In the event of an arrest, the driver could be subject to severe punishments and a lengthy prison sentence.

Every day in the United States, at least one motorist causes an accident and then flees the scene without helping the injured. About 2,000 people have perished in such disasters since 2006.
Forecasts indicated that pedestrians would make up more than 60% of fatalities.

Drivers who hit and kill pedestrians or other motorists are less likely to stop to help than people may think. To avoid being caught for DUI or other driving-related offenses, several drivers have ditched their cars on the shoulder or sped off.

Between 2009 and 2016, hit-and-run accidents caused more than half of California’s fatalities. An estimated 3,562 deaths have been linked to the state of California by the rest of the country.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Los Angeles

A victim of an accident in California has the option of both filing a criminal complaint and a civil claim against the insurance company of the party who caused the accident.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or murdered due to someone else’s negligence, call one of our experienced lawyers to discuss your case and consider your options.

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