[09-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – LAPD County Sheriff Deputy Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Gardena

According to the authorities, a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was taken to the hospital after their car collided with another vehicle in South Los Angeles on Sunday morning, September 25, 2022.

The collision happened just before five in the morning at the intersection of Van Ness and Marine avenues in Gardena.

The deputy’s cruiser was clearly damaged on the driver’s side front end in a local news video.

A gray sedan that was the other vehicle also suffered damage.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the sedan’s driver ran away on foot as soon as the collision occurred.

The authorities had set up a perimeter but had not found the suspect by 7:30 a.m.

When they were taken to the hospital, the deputy was awake. There was no immediate word on their health.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It’s illegal to flee the scene of an accident. Every day in the United States, an accident occurs that involves a hit-and-run driver. Since 2006, at least 2,000 people have been killed in hit-and-run accidents across the United States.

There has been an increase in the number of accidents caused by drivers who then flee the scene in recent years. Hit-and-run drivers are responsible for a 7% increase in fatalities since 2009. Increases in hit-and-run accidents are a major contributor to the rising toll of road fatalities that cannot be attributed to intentional acts of violence.

While this trend occurred in every state, it was most severe in California.

3,056 people lost their lives in traffic-related accidents across the United States, with 2,948 of those accidents occurring in the state of California alone.

The prospect of being seriously hurt in a car crash is terrifying. The other driver’s refusal to stop and take responsibility can make things much worse.

People who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are operating a vehicle illegally, or are afraid of being arrested are more likely to flee the scene of an accident.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Consult a lawyer immediately if you’ve been hurt by a hit-and-run driver.

You may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with your injury if you file a personal injury claim.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law can help if you or a loved one have been hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Accidents happen far more frequently than you’d expect in major California cities. We provide legal counsel in cities throughout California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Sacramento.

As soon as possible, please get in touch with us so that we can arrange a meeting time that works for you. Call (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form if you need a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.