[02-16-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Police Chase Led to Two-Vehicle Collision in Northridge, Killing One

One innocent driver was killed following a two-vehicle collision that resulted from a police pursuit in Los Angeles on Thursday morning, February 16, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred early morning at about 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue in Northridge.

LAPD officers were reportedly pursuing armed robbery suspects driving a dark-colored SUV after they failed to make a traffic stop. The suspects ran a red light and continued west on Roscoe where they collided with a black sedan traveling south on Lindley at the intersection.

The sedan’s driver was declared dead on the spot. Their identity was not released right away. The suspect driver and their passenger fled the scene and were chased by officers on foot. They established a perimeter, and the driver was later apprehended.

The second suspect, the passenger in the SUV, is still being sought after. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it is illegal for a driver to cause an accident and then flee the scene without providing assistance or notifying authorities. Those behind the wheel who flee the scene of an accident risk criminal charges and perhaps jail time.

Approximately 737,100 hit-and-run accidents were reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015. The data suggests that a hit-and-run crime occurs every 43 seconds. There were 2,049 persons killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2016, an all-time high.

During 2010-2019, 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California claimed the lives of 3,056 people. In comparison to other states, California has an exceptionally high death rate.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

As soon as possible after being in a car accident, you must contact law enforcement. Instead of making assumptions in response to law enforcement interrogation, provide them with straightforward answers. Victims may feel the need to apologize even if they were not at fault. Insurers may use such behavior as grounds for a claim denial.

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Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Los Angeles County

In the event of a hit-and-run accident in the Golden State, victims or their families can pursue compensation through the legal system or their insurance provider. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to the carelessness of another, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our highly regarded attorneys.

Our trusted Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have experience and accolades advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million. Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.