[01-24-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Male Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Lancaster

A male pedestrian was killed after being struck in a hit-and-run collision in Lancaster on Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023.

According to the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station, the fatal crash occurred around 9:05 p.m. near the 10th Street West and Avenue J-4 intersection.

According to preliminary findings, a male adult was seen on 10th Street West, south of Avenue J-4, crossing the street without using a designated crosswalk.

The pedestrian was then hit by a silver sedan driving south on 10th Street. The vehicle fled the scene and the driver is now being sought by authorities.

Responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department declared the man dead at the scene. Information on his identity has not yet been posted until the next of kin is notified.

Officials are still looking into whether speed, alcohol, or drugs played a role in the deadly crash. Anyone who may have seen it is urged to contact the authorities.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it is a major crime to cause a car accident and then abandon the scene without rendering aid to the injured parties or calling for help. If police find and arrest the driver, they might face hefty charges and even jail time.

Every day in the United States, one motorist is responsible for an accident and then flees the scene. Almost 2,000 people have died as a direct result of these tragic disasters since 2006. More than sixty percent of the projected fatalities were predicted to be pedestrians.

People who cause accidents are not always willing to help the victims, whether they were injured on foot or in a vehicle. Some drivers have abandoned their vehicles on the shoulder or simply walked away after being pulled over for drunk driving or another traffic crime.

The number of fatalities caused by hit-and-run drivers in California fell by more than half between 2009 and 2016. A total of 3,562 people die in California each year, making it one of the deadliest states in the US.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Los Angeles

Victims of car accidents in California have the option of filing both a criminal complaint against the liable driver and a civil claim for damages with their automobile insurer.

A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit may be your best bet for financial compensation after suffering catastrophic injuries or losing a loved one in a hit-and-run accident caused by another party’s negligence. Please contact one of our highly regarded attorneys to discuss your claim and potential next steps.

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