[06-13-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Exposition Park Results in One Death

An unidentified 30-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Exposition Park on Monday night, June 13, 2022.

According to a traffic detective, the crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Hoover Street.

Officials believe the driver was traveling westbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at a high rate of speed when he struck the bicyclist as he crossed Hoover Street, based on witness statements so far.

The victim, a 30-year-old man, was thrown across the street and landed at the intersection.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died later.

Witnesses told police that the car had fled the scene of the accident.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

One of the most frightening things that can happen to you is an accident caused by another driver’s carelessness. Things will only get worse if the other driver does not stop and accept responsibility for the collision.

The number of hit-and-run accidents is sadly high. In the United States, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-runs in 2016. Every year, the United States receives over 680,000 reports of hit-and-runs. Every week in the United States, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a car.

Pedestrians have no recourse when a negligent driver causes an accident.

To a large extent, the reason why someone flees the scene of an accident is a matter of personal preference. More vulnerable people have a greater chance of being in an automobile accident. It’s more likely that someone who has been drinking will flee the scene of an accident instead of taking responsibility for what they’ve done.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

When a close friend or family member passes away, everything changes. Other businesses, such as insurance firms, could be potential clients. Preventative measures should be taken by consulting a lawyer.

Wrongful death lawsuits should be filed now by the deceased’s family members. In a wrongful death case, the decedent’s family can sue for damages such as lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, or emotional burden.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to aggressively pursue and win compensation for hit-and-run accident victims. Winning legal settlements and jury verdicts for our clients are our primary objectives.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.