[02-19-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Male Pedestrian Injured After Hit & Run Crash in Long Beach

A male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Central Long Beach on Sunday evening, February 19, 2023.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash occurred at about 6:34 p.m. at the intersection of Pasadena Avenue and East Pacific Coast Highway.

The unidentified victim informed police when they came that he was struck by an unspecified car while crossing the street, and the driver sped off before they could arrive.

The injured man was brought to the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening wounds.

No further details were immediately available as the investigation continued.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it is a crime to flee the scene of an accident without providing aid to the injured or notifying authorities. There are legal consequences, including jail time, for drivers who cause accidents and flee the scene.

It was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015. The data show that hit-and-runs occurred once every 43 seconds. There were as many as 2,049 fatalities attributed to hit-and-run drivers in 2016, a record.

A total of 3,056 people lost their lives in 2,948 hit-and-run incidents in California between 2010 and 2019. California has a far higher than average rate of fatalities in this type of accident in the country.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

After an automobile collision, it is crucial to inform the proper authorities. When addressing questions from the police or an insurance company, it’s important to avoid making any assumptions. In many cases, victims feel they must apologize, even though they are not at fault. The insurance company might reject a claim if one acts in such a way.

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

A California hit-and-run victim or their family can file a lawsuit or submit an insurance claim to get their money back for the damages they suffered. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries or wrongful death due to the negligence of another, please do not hesitate to contact one of our highly renowned attorneys.

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