[05-23-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed Following Hit-And-Run Crash in Tarzana

A pedestrian was killed following a hit-and-run crash in Tarzana, Los Angeles, late Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the fatal crash happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Reseda Boulevard near Braemar Country Club.

A woman whose identity remains undisclosed was found dead lying on the street.

Reports say that the victim was walking along the intersection when an unidentified vehicle struck and left her.

Currently, authorities are searching for the driver responsible based on the debris left by the vehicle.

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Contact a California hit-and-run lawyer immediately if you or a loved one have been critically hurt or killed due to someone else’s negligence. During a free initial consultation, our skilled lawyers will assess your case, provide an overview of the following steps, and examine any factors that may impact the settlement offer.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Even though the other driver involved in the accident has fled the scene, collecting damages from them may still be possible. This section on what to do following a hit-and-run accident encompasses the following steps:

• Gather accident scene data: Collect as much information as possible from the accident scene, including the license plate number, make, model, and color of the vehicle involved.
• Report to the police: Immediately report the details to the police and obtain a copy of the accident report from the police station or the California DMV.
• Obtain witness information: Assemble potential witnesses’ contact information (names and numbers) and gather this information quickly.
• Notify the victim’s insurance company: Notify the private insurance company promptly about the hit-and-run accident.
• Please consult with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer: Before accepting any settlement offers from other insurance providers, it is advisable to consult with a hit-and-run accident lawyer.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it is illegal to cause an accident and refuse to aid the victims. Leaving an accident scene in this way is against the law.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 737,100 reported hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015. This data indicates that a hit-and-run occurs approximately every 43 seconds. Shockingly, hit-and-run accidents reached a record high in 2016, claiming the lives of 2,049 individuals.

In the state of California, between 2010 and 2019, there were 2,948 hit-and-run accidents, resulting in 3,056 fatalities. California experiences many hit-and-run accidents, surpassing many other states in this regard.