[06-11-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Woman Injured Following Hit-and-Run Collision Involving Pursuit Suspect on Buckingham Road

[06-11-2023] Woman Injured Following Hit-and-Run Collision Involving Pursuit Suspect on Buckingham RoadA woman was injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a police chase suspect in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, June 11, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of Buckingham Road and Exposition Boulevard, on the border of West Adams and Baldwin Hills, at around 8:15 p.m.

The LAPD was pursuing a stolen gray BMW when the BMW crashed into a white car, and its driver subsequently fled the scene.

The female occupant of the white car complained of chest pains following the crash. An ambulance was called in for treatment and transport.

The suspect is still at large. Anyone with information about this hit-and-run incident is encouraged to call the authorities.

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Dedicated Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

A California hit-and-run accident victim has options if they were injured or lost a loved one. You can file a claim with your insurance provider or take legal action. If you or a loved one have suffered substantial injuries or damages due to someone else’s negligence, a California hit-and-run lawyer may be able to help you.

All potential clients are offered a free consultation. We will assess your case, advise on necessary actions, and consider relevant factors affecting the settlement offer.

You can rely on our trusted Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at Arash Law, under the direction of Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to effectively represent you in these court proceedings. Our firm has recovered more than $500 million for California clients.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Compensation can still be pursued even if the driver who caused the accident fled the scene. Providing law enforcement assistance in locating and apprehending the individuals will strengthen your case if you file a legal claim for damages. In the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident, the following guidelines can be helpful:

  • Ensure immediate medical attention: It is crucial not to delay seeking medical help, even if you believe you are unharmed. Prioritize seeing a doctor promptly if you have sustained significant injuries.
  • Report the incident to the police: Notify the police immediately, providing them with all the relevant details. Obtain a copy of the accident report from the police station or the California DMV.
  • Inform your insurance company: Promptly inform your private insurance company about the hit-and-run accident.
  • Collect evidence from the accident scene: Gather as much information as possible from the accident scene, including the license plate number, make, model, and color of the involved vehicle.
  • Obtain witness details: Quickly gather potential witnesses’ contact information (names and phone numbers) at the scene.
  • Seek legal advice: It is advisable to consult with our California hit-and-run accident attorneys before accepting any settlement offers from other insurance providers.

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Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it or helping the victims is criminalized in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a hit-and-run accident occurs every 43 seconds in the US.

There were 2,049 hit-and-run deaths in 2016, a record number. Hit-and-run accidents in California between 2010 and 2019 killed 3,056 people. This type of incident appears significantly more often in this state than in other states.

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