[03-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Broadway-Manchester

An unidentified man was killed after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Broadway–Manchester on Thursday night, March 10, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 200 block of West 93rd Street, near the intersection of South Broadway.

A blue SUV struck the unidentified pedestrian for unclear reasons. The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene. The vehicle was last seen heading south on broadway.

Unfortunately, the victim could not survive his injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are actively pursuing the hit-and-run driver. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The hit-and-run motorist is responsible for leaving the victim instead of helping them and fleeing the scene. Once the suspect is located, they will certainly be charged with a crime.

Hit-and-run drivers blame about one out of every five pedestrian incidents. Pedestrians make up 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

There are an average of 682,000 hit-and-run incidents in the United States each year, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018. There has been a yearly increase of almost 7% in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents since 2009.

In 2015, there were more than 737,000 hit-and-runs or 11% of all traffic accidents. Over 138,000 people were hurt, and more than 1,800 people died due to hit-and-runs. California had the highest number of fatalities from hit-and-runs in the United States in 2016, with 337.

It is typical for hit-and-run drivers to flee the scene due to intoxication, driving without a license, or fear of getting arrested.

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

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.