[09-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – A Pedestrian was Struck by a Hit-and-Run Accident in Pomona

A pedestrian was struck after a hit-and-run accident in Pomona early Thursday morning, September 15, 2022.

The accident transpired around 1:30 a.m. in the vicinity of East Bonita Avenue and North San Dimas Canyon.

According to the deputy from San Dimas Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he saw a black car strike the pedestrian and drive off.

The vehicle was being pursued by the sheriff’s deputy when it crashed at the intersection of North Garey Avenue and East Bonita Avenue.

To help San Dimas Sheriff’s deputies with a felony traffic stop, Pomona and La Verne police departments both sent out emergency response teams.

The female passenger in the car resisted leaving. The female was apprehended and taken to Pomona Valley Hospital after about 20 minutes.

The condition of the struck victim was unknown when she arrived at Pomona Valley Hospital.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Hit-and-runs are a severe issue in Los Angeles County, and they’re becoming more common.

There were over 3,000 hit-and-run accidents in 2015 alone—one every two hours. It’s essential to be aware of the risks of hit-and-runs, especially if you live in Los Angeles or any other major city where cars are often crowded and drivers are distracted.

In Los Angeles County, there are approximately 10,000 hit-and-run accidents every year. Severe injuries in these accidents may necessitate time away from work and even result in fatalities.

These incidents are also becoming more serious; of the 1,476 hit-and-run accidents in 2016, 54 resulted in injuries, and 8 caused deaths. This increased from 2015, when 51 injuries and 4 deaths occurred due to hit-and-runs.

One way is to ensure that you are aware of your surroundings at all times. Driving while inattentive is prohibited, as is texting or talking on the phone while driving.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims

Hit-and-run accidents can be a nightmare. It would be best if you also dealt with the physical and emotional toll of being in a crash, but you also have to deal with the financial burden of repairing your vehicle and paying for medical bills.

We are dedicated to helping victims of hit-and-run accidents get back on their feet after suffering severe injuries because of someone else’s carelessness.

We are mindful of the challenges that victims of accidents like this face in navigating the legal system alone. We will make every effort to make sure our clients receive all possible compensation from those responsible for their injuries.

Our  Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident attorneys have helped people like you recover from an accident’s financial and emotional toll. We know that it can be challenging to deal with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident, but we want to help you get the compensation you deserve.

We understand that this is a stressful time for you. That’s why at Arash Law, we offer free consultations to our clients so they can learn more about their cases and what legal options they have available to them. Call us today at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our contact form on our website!