[09-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 15-Year-Old Bicycle Rider was Struck After a Hit-and-Run Accident on Rindge Lane

According to local authorities, Lebron E., 15, was struck and hospitalized after a hit-and-run accident on Rindge Lane Saturday night, September 17, 2022.

According to reports, 15-year-old Evans was riding an electric bicycle home with a friend when he was struck by a vehicle.

The driver dragged the cyclist about half a block before dislodging him. Unfortunately, the bike from his vehicle and continued on the road.

First responders arrived and transported Evans to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Following preliminary investigations, police described the suspect as a Hispanic male with short hair. Crews say the vehicle was likely an older pickup truck with a work rack on the front end.

The suspect is still at large as of right now.

The ongoing investigation is still in process.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A crime in and of itself is leaving the scene of an accident. Sadly, hit-and-run collisions still happen on US highways. In the US, a hit-and-run accident occurs once every minute.

In 2016, 2,049 people died in hit-and-run accidents in the US. In the United States, there are about 682,000 hit-and-run incidents per year. Hit-and-run incidents frequently result in injuries to pedestrians.

Drivers who hit people and drove away were responsible for more than 5% of traffic fatalities. The increase in hit-and-run incidents is 7.2 percent on average each year. Cars striking pedestrians and reversing away were responsible for 20% of pedestrian fatalities.

In California, hit-and-run incidents peaked in 2016, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent year for which there is data shows that 337 fatal hit-and-run accidents occurred. There has been a 60% increase in the past ten years.

When an accident occurs, drivers flee the scene for various reasons. They might, among other things, be drug addicts, have run-ins with the law, be uninsured, or reside in the nation illegally.

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

Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers can leave the victim hurt or dead and cause property damage. Since the responsible drivers are frequently not identified, they often remain unsolved. In Los Angeles County, hit-and-run incidents are a problem that results in significant financial losses.

For victims and their families, hit-and-run accidents can have disastrous results. Because of their injuries, victims may need expensive medical care. If they cannot work while recovering, they could also lose income. It might never compensate victims for their losses if the negligent driver is never identified.

Knowing what to do when someone is hurt in a hit-and-run accident can be challenging. The natural tendency is to solve problems independently, but this is not always the best option. The importance of hiring a personal injury lawyer for someone hurt in a hit-and-run accident cannot be overstated.

Arash Law’s hit-and-run accident attorneys in Los Angeles County can assist you in obtaining the damages for your injuries that you are due.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident attorneys will work with you to build a case against the driver who hit and injured you. Arash Law has the tools to track this information and make a compelling case against the driver. To talk with one of our reliable attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via email immediately. Your attorney can begin preparing your case as soon as you start working with them.