[02-03-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver Sought After Fatally Hitting Male Pedestrian in Van Nuys

A hit-and-run driver fatally struck a male pedestrian in his 50s in Los Angeles on Friday night, February 3, 2023.

According to authorities, the deadly collision occurred around 10:15 p.m. at Oxnard Street and Woodman Avenue.

Reports stated that the man was struck by the car traveling westbound on the same street as he was crossing Oxnard southbound.

The suspect, driving a dark-colored vehicle, didn’t try to help the critically injured pedestrian or offer help.

When responders arrived, they declared the pedestrian dead at the scene; police withheld his name pending notification of his family.

Detectives at the Valley Traffic Division are asking anyone with information about this case to call them at 818-644-8035 or 818-644-8036.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision Statistics

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that 680,000 people are injured or killed in hit-and-run accidents each year in the U.S. Recent studies show an increase in fatalities caused by hit-and-runs. These accidents caused 24% of all pedestrian fatalities in 2020.

Studies show that California has the highest pedestrian fatalities and injuries rate compared to other states. In 2012, there were approximately 14,000 injuries and 893 deaths among pedestrians in California.

When a car collides with another without stopping to offer assistance, it is called a hit-and-run. Since hit-and-run accident victims frequently go untreated or receive insufficient medical attention, the outcomes could worsen.

A pedestrian’s death or injury can be caused by drivers who suddenly fail to yield to pedestrians or brake.

To reduce their risk of injury in collisions, pedestrians should use sidewalks whenever possible, refrain from using drugs and alcohol while walking, and exercise caution when crossing parking lots and driveways.

What To Do Following an Accident

The first thing you should do after an accident is stop your vehicle. The law severely punishes hit-and-runs. If someone is killed or hurt in an accident and law enforcement is not yet on the scene, they should be immediately reported to the police or CHP. Any passenger in the car at the time must report the collision to the police or the CHP if the vehicle’s driver is physically unable to do so.

Move your car off the road if nobody has been hurt or killed. The police may impound vehicles that are not moved or removed from the road or street.

Hit-And-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles with a Winning Track Record

The victims of accidents involving negligent parties who flee the scene are entitled to all their rights under California law.

You can rely on our legal team to increase your settlement from your insurer when filing a claim for personal injury.

Our attorneys can guide you on how to present your case effectively to maximize the amount of compensation you receive.

Our Los Angeles hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law, managed and operated by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience defending hit-and-run victims in court. Through our efforts, our clients have received $750 million in compensation.

Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free legal consultation, or visit our website and click on the “Do I Have a Case?” link.