[09-02-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – 22-Year-Old Killed in a Fatal DTLA Road Rage Incident

A 22-year-old man identified as Angel De Marcos H. was killed in a deadly road rage incident in Figueroa on September 2nd, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the incident happened at the 17th and Broadway and began as a “fender bender.”

The victim and the other driver stopped briefly and talked before the other driver took off in her vehicle. The two vehicles then stopped at 18th and Figueroa, and the two drivers began to confront each other again.

The victim eventually landed up on the hood of the woman’s car as she drove away. She took a sharp left turn at great speed, flinging him off the hood and into the roadway.

The suspect was described as an African-American woman in her 20s’ with multicolored hair driving a 2013 silver Kia Optima.

An active investigation of the incident is currently underway.

Fatal Road Rage Statistics

More than half of all fatal car accidents are caused, according to the AAA, by aggressive driving, a symptom of road rage. According to a year-long independent study, thirty people died, and 1,800 were injured each year in road-rage incidents.

Every year since 2018, the number of road rage-related injuries and deaths has increased, according to Everytown Research & Policy.

Nearly 1 out of three crashes were caused by road rage. Drivers who operate their vehicles aggressively or recklessly are putting other people’s lives unnecessarily at risk.

These are concerning and scary statistics. Distracted or otherwise negligent and reckless drivers are responsible for thousands upon thousands of needless deaths and injuries each year.

Innocent people shouldn’t have to suffer due to someone’s careless actions on the road. Drivers who operate their vehicles in such a manner should be held liable for the damages and injuries they cause.

Wrongful Death Attorneys for Road Rage Victims in Los Angeles County

People file wrongful death claims for a variety of reasons. They may bring claims for loss of comfort, advice, or financial support. Some seek restitution for their losses, while others want closure.

Though wrongful death claims can never replace the loss of a family member, they can provide families with the opportunity to overcome some of the many problems they experience as a result of their loss.

Regardless of the circumstances, it is critical to consult with an experienced Los Angeles County wrongful death attorney. They can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds to file a wrongful death claim.

Survivors may be awarded damages for the amount of financial assistance the deceased person would have supplied, loss of care and companionship, the cost of pre-death medical treatment, and burial expenses.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to set up a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your wrongful death case.