[08-09-2022] Los Angeles, CA – 40-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in a Hit-and-Run Crash in South Los Angeles

A 40-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the South Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday, August 09, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. on Broadway and 85th Street.

Authorities asked for assistance from the public on Wednesday in locating the hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian as he crossed a street.

According to police, the victim was struck by an unidentified dark-colored vehicle traveling north on Broadway and suffered serious injuries.

Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital, where he died.

According to the available information, he was not immediately identified.

The city of Los Angeles has set up a standing reward of up to $50,000 for information contributing to investigating a fatal hit-and-run.

Call the LAPD South Traffic Division at 323-421-2500, 877-LAPD-247, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS if you have any information about the case.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

Hit-and-run is committed when a driver causes an accident involving a pedestrian, another vehicle, or a stationary object and then flees the scene without providing information or aiding the victims.

According to the national AAA, more than five percent of traffic fatalities were caused by hit-and-run drivers. The number of people killed in hit-and-run incidents increased by 60% between 2009 and 2016, to 2,049.

It is generally immaterial in legal proceedings whether you were at fault for the car accident. One need only flee the scene to commit the crime. If you have to leave the scene of an accident to get help, you are generally not guilty of a hit-and-run as long as you return to the scene immediately.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

We should pull over after a car accident, exchange information with the other drivers, and request police and medical assistance. A hit-and-run is a serious crime in which the offending driver fails to stop after causing an accident, and the victim does not pursue legal action to identify the offender and recover damages.

Arash Law can assist you in such matters. Clients in Los Angeles and the surrounding area have benefited greatly from our firm’s extensive experience helping them investigate and file hit-and-run claims.

Building a strong case for hit-and-run requires a lot of time and effort. Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run attorneys will initiate an extensive investigation into your claim using our extensive network of expert witnesses and other resources.

We’ve managed to balance the accessibility and power of a large firm and the attentiveness and transparency of a small one. As your case progresses, we will inform you of developments and assist you in getting ready for each new phase. If you need help, don’t hesitate to send us an email or call our office today at (888) 488-1391.