[02-14-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Sought After Hit-And-Run Crash in Harbor City, One Injured

Police are searching for two suspects after a hit-and-run crash that injured one person in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023.

Reports stated that the collision occurred around 9:45 a.m. in Harbor City.

Authorities began pursuing a reckless driving suspect in a Mazda sedan at 9:17 a.m. in the 110 Freeway area.

The Mazda sedan exited at Anaheim Street and Figueroa Place and collided with a Ford Bron.

The two male occupants immediately fled the scene.

Officials confirmed that one person was injured. Details on the victim’s condition have not been released.

Deputies were looking for the suspects in the area.

Hit-And-Run Crash Statistics

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that approximately 680,000 people in the United States are injured or killed in hit-and-runs every year. Recent studies show an increase in hit-and-run fatalities. In 2020, accident-related pedestrian fatalities accounted for 24% of all pedestrian fatalities.

According to studies, pedestrian deaths and injuries are the highest in California. California had 893 pedestrian fatalities and nearly 14,000 injuries in 2012.

A hit-and-run occurs when one vehicle collides with another without stopping to help. Because victims of hit-and-run accidents are frequently neglected or receive inadequate medical care, the consequences may worsen, and the suffering may intensify.

Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians or abruptly stop can kill or injure pedestrians.

Pedestrians should walk on sidewalks whenever possible, refrain from using drugs and alcohol, and be careful when crossing parking lots and driveways to avoid getting injured.

What To Do Following an Accident

It would help if you always stopped after a vehicle collision. The law severely punishes hit-and-runs. The police or CHP should be immediately notified if anyone is killed or injured in a crash and law enforcement is not yet present. Any occupant in the car at the time of the accident shall report the collision to the police or the California Highway Patrol if the driver cannot do so.

Move your vehicle off the road if no one has been injured or killed. The authorities may impound cars that do not move or are not removed from the street or highway.

Hit-And-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

In the aftermath of an accident in California, victims can file civil claims against the at-fault party’s insurer in addition to criminal complaints.

If an accident has injured you or your loved one has been killed, you have the right to compensation through a wrongful death claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Our attorneys are prepared to discuss your case and help you understand your legal options after being injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Our trusted Los Angeles hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have considerable experience representing and advocating for hit-and-run victims in court.

Our clients have received compensation amounting to $750 million through our efforts.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys.