[08-06-2022] Los Angeles County, CA- Women Killed after Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in South Los Angeles

According to authorities, a woman was killed after a tow truck driver struck her and drove away in South Los Angeles on Saturday, August 06, 2022.

According to witnesses, the accident was caught by a home surveillance video which shows the driver speeding away Saturday night near St. Andrews Place and 48th Street.

According to witnesses, the woman was struck in front of her parked car on the street.

Witness also said that he saw the woman near her car, and then the tow truck came and hit her.

LAPD is still looking for the said tow truck driver. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD’s 77th Street Division at (323)786-5077 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH STATISTICS

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in and of itself. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents continue to occur on US highways. Every minute, a hit-and-run accident occurs in the United States.

In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the United States. Every year, approximately 682,000 hit-and-run incidents occur in the United States. Walking people are frequently injured in hit-and-run accidents.

More than 5% of traffic fatalities were caused by drivers who hit people and then drove away. The average annual increase in hit-and-run incidents is 7.2 percent. 20% of pedestrian deaths were caused by cars striking victims and reversing away.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit-and-run accidents reached an all-time high in California in 2016. (This is the most recent year for which data is available.) Three hundred thirty-seven people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2016. There has been a 60% increase over the previous ten years.

Drivers leave the scene of an accident for a variety of reasons. They could be drug addicts, have run-ins with the law, be uninsured, or be here illegally, among other things.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FATAL HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

California drivers must exit the road as safely as possible after a car accident. Failure to stop and wait for the police to arrive constitutes a crime or a serious infraction.

The situation becomes even more difficult if the other driver does not pause, admit fault, or offer assistance. Many victims of hit-and-run accidents are unaware that even if the at-fault driver flees, they may still be entitled to financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The sooner you speak with a skilled hit-and-run accident lawyer, the better your chances of recovering compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles hit-and-run accident attorneys have extensive experience defending people who have been injured or killed while walking on the street. In these circumstances, we are familiar with the relevant legal requirements.

To obtain the best settlement or jury verdict for our clients, our attorneys spend significant time getting to know them and their issues. If you were injured in a hit-and-run, contact a lawyer at (888) 488-1391.