[03-29-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Hit-And-Run Crash In Sun Valley Left One Person Trapped

One person was trapped inside a vehicle after a hit-and-run crash in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, on Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. on the 12800 block of West Strathern Street.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision, resulting in one car being wrapped around a pole.

A driver fled the scene leaving one woman trapped inside the wrapped car.

The woman was extricated and rushed to a local hospital.

An investigation is currently underway.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the US, it is against the law to leave the scene of an accident without giving aid to anyone who may be hurt or filing a police report. After an accident occurs, if you leave the scene, you may be found legally at fault for it and given a jail sentence.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the US in 2015. Statistics show that there is a hit-and-run accident in the US every 43 seconds.

Hit-and-run accidents claimed the lives of 2,049 people in 2016, setting a record.

From 2010 to 2019, there were 2,948 hit-and-run incidents in California, which led to 3,056 fatalities. The state frequently experiences a sizable number of fatalities from accidents of this kind.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run, dial 911 immediately. Always be truthful and avoid making assumptions when speaking with law enforcement or insurance companies. Bystanders may feel obligated to apologize even if they did not do anything wrong. The victim’s actions may result in the insurance company refusing to pay for the claim.

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Award-winning Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

California law allows victims of hit-and-run accidents to seek compensation through insurance claims or civil court proceedings. Do not wait to get in touch with one of our highly regarded lawyers if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed due to the negligence of another.

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