[03-24-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Drivers Shot Following Hit-and-Run Crash in Downtown Los Angeles

A third driver shot two men involved in a hit-and-run crash in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday morning, March 24, 2022.

According to Officer Rosario Cervantes of the Los Angeles Police Department, the chaotic scene began shortly before 9:00 a.m.at the 28th and Main streets.

According to police, one driver was involved in a collision and fled the scene.

Cervantes said that a second driver pursued the hit-and-run driver, and a confrontation ensued.

According to police, this is when a third driver became involved and opened fire on the first two drivers.

According to the LAPD, both shooting victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, and the alleged shooter was apprehended.

At this time, the motive for the shootings is unknown.

The police did not explain the circumstances of the third driver’s involvement.

The authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspect.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Instead of fleeing the scene, the hit-and-run driver should have stayed to help the victim. The suspect will be charged with a crime as soon as they are found.

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

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that the United States sees 682,000 hit-and-run incidents each year. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has increased by nearly 7 percent annually.

More than 737,000 hit-and-runs occurred in 2015, accounting for 11% of all traffic accidents. More than 1,800 people died due to hit-and-runs, which injured more than 138,000 people. 337 people died in hit-and-run accidents in California in 2016, the highest number in the country.

It’s not uncommon for hit-and-run drivers to flee the scene out of fear of being arrested or because they were intoxicated at the time of the incident.

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

A family member has been killed in a terrible hit-and-run accident. If this is the case, you may be eligible for monetary compensation. Victims of hit-and-runs can pursue various legal remedies to recover damages, depending on the specifics of the case.

Consult with a hit-and-run attorney as soon as possible to make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law have years of experience defending those injured or killed in such accidents. Thus, we are well-versed in the relevant laws and regulations.

Our attorneys spend time getting to know their clients and their problems to get the best settlements or jury verdicts possible for them. You can talk to a lawyer about your hit-and-run case by dialing (888) 488-1391.