[03-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 52-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Green Meadows Neighborhood

A 52-year-old grandmother identified as Cynthia S. was killed in a hit-and-run collision in South Los Angeles on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the fatal accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on 89th Street near Central Avenue in the Green Meadows neighborhood.

The woman was crossing the street when a car struck her and fled, leaving her on the ground.

According to detectives, the car that hit Sabo is thought to be a Camaro or a Charger with front-end damage.

According to LAPD, the driver got out of the car after the collision to examine the body before fleeing the scene.

The driver has yet to be identified.

LAPD has a partial license plate number and surveillance video from before and after the crash.

Sabo’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The driver who hit the victim and fled the scene bears the responsibility of the blame for their actions. It is expected that the suspect will be charged with a crime once they have been found.

One in five pedestrian accidents is blamed on hit-and-run drivers. 60% of the people killed in hit-and-runs are pedestrians.

According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018, the United States experiences 682,000 hit-and-runs per year on average. As of 2009, there has been an annual increase of nearly 7% in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents.

In 2015, more than 737,000 hit-and-runs were reported, accounting for 11% of all collisions. Over 138,000 people were injured, and over 1,800 people lost their lives due to hit-and-run accidents in 2008. In 2016, 337 people died due to hit-and-run accidents in California, making it the state with the most fatalities nationwide.

Hit-and-run drivers typically flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or afraid of being arrested.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Victims

A horrific hit-and-run tragedy has claimed the life of a family member. Then you may be able to claim for money damages if this is the case. For hit-and-run victims, there are a variety of avenues for pursuing financial compensation for damages, depending on the facts of the incident.

Getting the compensation you deserve is easier if you consult with a hit-and-run lawyer as soon as possible.

The Los Angeles County hit and run accident attorneys at Arash Law have extensive expertise defending pedestrians injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. As a result, we are well-versed in the applicable laws.

To obtain the greatest settlements or jury verdicts for our clients, our attorneys take time to get to know them and their difficulties intimately. At (888) 488-1391, you can chat with a lawyer about your hit and run case.