[02-27-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 49-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Van Nuys

A 49-year-old man identified as Enrique A. was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys on Sunday morning, February 27, 2022.

The fatal crash happened at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Sepulveda Boulevard, just north of Victory Boulevard.

The homeless man was crossing outside a marked crosswalk when a Jeep Wrangler struck him. The driver stopped and pulled over near the scene before driving away.

Unfortunately, the pedestrian was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Information about the suspect’s whereabouts and identity is unavailable at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the accident is urged to contact Officers Reyes or Officer Martinez of the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8114.

Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is a criminal offense in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. Unfortunately, hit-and-run events continue to occur on US highways daily. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents happen every minute in the United States.

In 2016, there were roughly 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the United States. Every year, over 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the country. Pedestrians are frequently the victims of hit-and-run accidents.

Pedestrians have accounted for a sizable proportion of road deaths over the last 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the United States climbed by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths declined by 14%.

A hit-and-run driver causes one out of every five pedestrian incidents. Pedestrians account for 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

Intoxication, driving without a license, and the fear of being arrested are common reasons why hit-and-run drivers escape the scene.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County

Whenever a driver in California is involved in a traffic accident, they must pull off the road as safely as possible. It is a criminal or a major offense not to stop and wait for the authorities at the site.

The sooner you contact an experienced California hit-and-run accident lawyer, the better your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one.

The Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law have extensive expertise defending pedestrians injured or killed in incidents in El Dorado County. We are well-versed in the applicable law in these situations.

To secure the best possible settlement or jury verdict for our clients, our attorneys spend a lot of time getting to know our clients and their difficulties. If you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run, call (888) 488-1391 to speak with a lawyer.