[05-21-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Young Couple Killed Following Multi-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Collision in Exposition Park

A young couple was killed following a multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, officials responded to a reported traffic collision just after 12:30 a.m. near Normandie Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Authorities stated that the victims were in a white BMW, leaving a drive-through restaurant. As they turned left, a Jeep traveling at high speed collided with the victim’s vehicle. The impact sent the BMW across the roadway, where it collided with several parked cars.

Firefighters rushed to rescue the victims from the BMW in front of onlookers. The Jaws of Life opened at least one vehicle door to rescue a trapped passenger and the driver. After rescue operations, the firefighters declared both of the victims dead.

The Jeep’s driver allegedly leaped out of the car and fled the scene on foot. Officials said witnesses pursued and followed him, resulting in his arrest. Authorities are investigating whether the suspect participated in a nearby street takeover before the crash.

The investigation is still underway, and it is unclear whether the suspect was driving while intoxicated.

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What To Do After A Hit-And-Run Accident

Our law firm has assisted numerous California victims in coping with the aftermath of hit-and-run accidents that resulted in fatalities or severe injuries. We fight tenaciously for equitable restitution. You can use the following guide to learn what to do and, more importantly, what not to do following a hit-and-run.

• Contact the police and request an accident report following the incident.
• Include the road, the weather, and the vehicle that struck the victim in your record-keeping.
• Seek medical attention if you have been injured.
• Collect the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses and other individuals who witnessed the accident.
• Invoices must be documented in a journal.
• Before speaking with a hit-and-run lawyer, do not communicate with an insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer.
• Avoid discussing the disaster and other similar incidents on social media.
• Please consult with our distinguished Los Angeles hit-and-run accident attorney for legal counsel.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, hit-and-run accidents and fatalities have increased.

In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents. Based on the data, every 43 seconds, a hit-and-run tragedy occurs somewhere in the United States.

In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents. In 2008, California had 337 fatal hit-and-run incidents.