[06-17-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash Historic South Central

One person was injured after a hit-and-run collision in Historic South-Central on Friday, June 17, 2022.

According to police, the crash occurred around 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of 41st Street and Central Avenue.

A 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 reportedly failed to stop for a red tri-light and collided with a 2006 Nissan Altima.

According to the video of the crash, the Mercedes was traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided with the Nissan’s side.

According to police, the Mercedes driver fled on foot from the scene, while the Nissan driver was taken to a local hospital with severe injuries by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The Mercedes’ owner denied being behind the wheel, and police say they don’t have a description of the driver.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is against the law to leave an accident scene. There is a hit-and-run accident in the United States every single minute of every day. It is estimated that 2,000 people have died as a result of hit-and-run accidents across the United States since 2006.

Accidents involving a hit-and-run driver are on the rise. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has risen by 7% per year. The number of hit-and-run accidents is on the rise.

Throughout this period, California had the highest fatal hit-and-run rate. California accounted for 17% of all crashes in the entire population of the United States, resulting in 3,056 deaths from 2,948 collisions.

Injuries from car accidents can be extremely upsetting. It can be even more devastating when the other driver refuses to stop and take responsibility for the accident.

Because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or afraid of being arrested, hit-and-run drivers are more likely to flee the scene of an accident.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

You should call a lawyer right away after a hit-and-run accident. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress if you file a personal injury lawsuit.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for your rights and recover the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident.

Accidents are more common than you might imagine in major cities in California. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

If this is the case, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can arrange a meeting time that is convenient for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.