[06-28-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 20-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Canoga Park

A 20-year-old man identified as Nelson C. was killed after a pickup truck driver struck him before fleeing the scene of the collision in Canoga Park early Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Vanowen Street.

A black Dodge Ram 1500 truck crashed into a Lexus sedan. The pickup driver was reportedly traveling at least 80 mph.

The driver of the hit-and-run collision sent the sedan flying into a nearby telephone pole and left a trail of wreckage along the street. The driver is now being sought by the police.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the Dodge driver was moving quickly and may have run a red light before hitting the Lexus.

The Lexus driver was killed in the collision and passed away on the spot.

When they saw the crash, nearby residents came out of their apartments to investigate and try to assist the driver.

LAPD traffic investigators are looking for the pickup’s driver after he fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle.

Investigators believe the pickup truck’s driver is a salesperson after discovering trinkets and bicycles there.

A third driver who was in another vehicle at the time of the collision was at least one of the witnesses.

That driver was moving in the same direction as the man who died, side-by-side with them as the light went from red to green.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Nearly all drivers who flee an accident scene are held liable for their actions. The guilty party will be brought to justice as soon as they are discovered.

One in five pedestrian deaths is caused by a driver who flees the scene of an accident. Sixty percent of pedestrian deaths are a result of carelessness and inattention on the part of hit-and-run drivers.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that 680,000 hit-and-runs occur in the United States each year. There has been a 7% annual increase in the number of hit-and-run deaths since 2009.

Hit-and-run accidents accounted for 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015. One thousand eight hundred and thirty thousand people were injured in 2009 as a result of hit-and-run drivers. 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents last year in California.

These drivers often flee the scene because of intoxication, lack of a license, or fear of the consequences of their actions.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Everything changes after the death of a loved one. Insurance companies and other organizations could contact you as well. However, a lawyer’s opinion should be sought before taking any legal action.

Survivors of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits during this time period. The family of the deceased victim can take legal action to recover compensation for lost wages and companionship, burial expenses; pain and suffering; and emotional burden.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will aggressively pursue and win compensation for hit-and-run accident victims and their loved ones. We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve their deceased loved ones peacefully without worry.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with our legal team.