[02-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Woman Killed in a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash at Central Avenue

An unidentified woman was killed following a deadly hit-and-run accident in South Los Angeles on Wednesday night, February 23, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of 108th Street and Central Avenue.

The woman was struck by an unspecified vehicle under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

Unfortunately, the woman could not survive her injuries and was later pronounced dead. Her identity has not been disclosed, but she appears to be around her 50s.

The driver that left the scene has not been located. The LAPD suspects that the vehicle may be a white box truck with front-end damage.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

The hit-and-run driver is to blame for abandoning the victim rather than assisting them and departing the scene. When the suspect is apprehended, they will very definitely be charged with a crime.

In 2015, there were over 737,000 hit-and-run accidents, accounting for 11% of all traffic accidents. Over 138,000 people were injured, and more than 1,800 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents. In 2016, California had the most hit-and-run fatalities of any state in the US, with 337.

One out of every five pedestrian accidents results from a hit-and-run driver. Pedestrians account for 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

When someone else’s irresponsible behavior strikes a pedestrian, they have few options but to be completely defenseless. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

Some drivers prefer to leave the scene rather than wait for authorities due to intoxication, driving without a license, or fear of being arrested.

Los Angeles Accident Attorneys for Victims

In the event of a traffic accident, both parties must remain at the scene until police arrive. Losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence is traumatic enough. Still, it may be especially stressful if the other motorist flees the scene and abandons the victim.

Meanwhile, the victim’s family is encouraged to seek legal counsel and submit a wrongful death lawsuit. The victim’s family can seek compensation for the losses (such as loss of income and companionship, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress) caused by the fatal accident by filing a wrongful death case.

Arash Law’s competent personal injury and wrongful death attorneys have extensive experience defending California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. We are well-versed in the law that governs such situations.

Arash Law’s skilled Los Angeles County accident lawyers can assist you in filing your claim. We can speak with the insurance company on your behalf to ensure you receive the money you are entitled to. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident.