[07-18-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – A Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Killed a 53-year-old Female Pedestrian in Whittier

A 53-year-old woman, Lorraine N., was struck and killed after a hit-and-run accident in Whittier on Monday evening.

The accident happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. in an unincorporated area on Leffingwell Road and Corley Drive in South Whittier.

According to the local authorities, Naranjo and her son were crossing the street to a nearby liquor store to buy food when she was hit by a car with no headlights.

Unfortunately, Naranjo was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the firefighters, another person was taken by an ambulance to a nearby trauma center. The identity of the person was unknown at the time of the report.

After the collision, the driver left the scene, leaving Naranjo in the middle of the street.

The CHP discovered the suspect’s vehicle on Laurel Avenue close to Meyer Road, a white Mercedes-Benz with significant front-end damage, including a broken windshield.

The suspect, who had also left this area before locating the car, was still at large, and police were still looking for him.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In this case, the person who struck the victim and fled the scene must bear the lion’s share of the blame. If the suspect is found, there will be an arrest and potential criminal charges.

One out of every five collisions involving pedestrians involves a hit-and-run driver. 60% of hit-and-run fatalities involve pedestrians.

Every fifth pedestrian accident is the result of a hit-and-run driver. In hit-and-run accidents, 60% of the fatalities are pedestrians.

They have no choice but to be exposed when someone else’s careless behavior injures a pedestrian.

Between 2007 and 2016, 14% fewer deaths were due to other traffic-related causes than from pedestrian accidents.

Those who choose to leave an accident scene rather than wait for assistance are intoxicated, operating a vehicle without a license, or afraid of being arrested.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Fatal Accident Lawyers

In California, if a driver is involved in a traffic accident, they must safely move to the other side of the road. It is a felony or serious crime to leave the scene before the police show up.

The sooner you speak with a skilled California hit-and-run accident attorney, the better your chances are of recovering compensation for your damages or losing a loved one.

The Los Angeles County hit-and-run attorneys at Arash Law can help you get the total compensation you are entitled to in a hit-and-run case. Do not hesitate to contact us for a risk-free, no-obligation consultation if you have been hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident. We are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.