[10-08-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Partygoer Pedestrian Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in LA

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, an unidentified person was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Historic South-Central Los Angeles Saturday, October 8, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash transpired around 11:40 p.m. in the Historic South-Central neighborhood of Los Angeles at the intersection of South Broadway Place and 37th Street.

The victim walked up to the car for an unknown reason, and the suspect allegedly drove over him, leaving him hurt on the street.

Officer Drake Madison of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Division said that the call came in as a shooting at a party, and there were comments that a car fired shots and ran over a partygoer.

Madison said that it was decided there was no shooting and that a hit-and-run, which is a crime, did happen.

LAPD says that one person was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The suspect’s car is a white older model with four doors.

The cause of the crash is still being looked into.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A driver who causes an accident and then flees the scene is asking for trouble. The perpetrator can expect swift and severe punishment.

Young drivers account for one in five annual pedestrian deaths. Based on available data, it appears that hit-and-run drivers are responsible for 60% of pedestrian fatalities.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit-and-run accidents account for about 680,000 annual injuries and deaths in the United States. An average annual increase of 7% in hit-and-run victims has been on average since 2009.

In 2015, hit-and-run accidents caused 11% of all traffic fatalities. Hit-and-run drivers injured nearly 1.8 million people in 2009. 337 people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents in California last year.

One possibility is that they’ve had too much to drink and don’t want to get caught, while the other is that they’re too chicken to get behind the wheel while sober.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

If you’ve recently lost a loved one, whether a friend or family member, you may have noticed a shift in your outlook on life.

Organizations such as insurance firms and others may also make contact with you. Initiating any legal action without first consulting an attorney is not recommended. Immediately consult a lawyer if you plan to sue someone or have other legal questions.

A close relative must file a wrongful death claim within this time limit. A wrongful death lawsuit seeks monetary damages for a victim’s family and compensation for mental anguish and physical suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a hit-and-run Los Angeles County accident, our Arash Law attorneys will aggressively pursue the financial compensation you need and deserve.

If you or a family member has been hurt, a personal injury attorney can help. Our clients can focus on healing or grieving without interruption. To schedule a free consultation with our legal team, please call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.