[03-30-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Sherman Oaks

A fatal hit-and-run crash claimed the life of one person near the Sepulveda Pass in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

According to a CHP spokesman, officers responded at 4:16 a.m. to the southbound Ventura (101) Freeway and the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway exchange.

Officials discovered a pedestrian had been fatally struck at the crash scene.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to California Highway Patrol, the driver drove away without stopping to help.

There are no other details available.

The hit-and-run accident remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The driver who hit the victim and fled the scene is the one who bears the brunt of the blame for their actions. As soon as the suspect is apprehended, they will undoubtedly be arrested and put on trial for their alleged crimes.

One in five pedestrian accidents is blamed on hit-and-run drivers. In hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians account for 60% of the fatalities.

According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018, there are an average of 682,000 hit and run accidents in the United States each year. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has increased by about 7% annually.

More than 737,000 hit-and-runs occurred in 2015, accounting for 11 percent of all traffic collisions. More than 1,800 people died due to hit-and-run accidents, which injured more than 138,000 people. In 2016, 337 people died as a result of hit-and-run accidents in California, making it the state with the most fatalities nationwide.

It is normal for hit-and-run drivers to escape the scene owing to intoxication, driving without a license, or fear of getting arrested.

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

The loss of a loved one in a car accident comes as a shock to the victim’s family and friends. Insurers and other parties could use it to their advantage. You must have an experienced car accident lawyer fighting for your rights in order to avoid this.

In the meantime, a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the victim’s family is encouraged. Compensation for losses (such as lost income and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, and emotional anguish) caused by the fatal accident can be sought by the victim’s family through wrongful death claims.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help. We are well versed in the applicable laws in these situations. A thorough investigation of our clients and their cases enables us to secure the best possible settlements or jury verdicts for them.

A wrongful death lawyer in California can be reached at (888) 488-1391 for a free, no-obligation consultation.