[11-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Seriously Injured Following a Hit-and-Run Collision in Koreatown

LAPD reported a pedestrian getting seriously injured after getting hit by a hit-and-run driver in Koreatown on Monday morning, November 14, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash where the driver sped away occurred around 5:55 a.m. on Third Street and Western Avenue.

The suspect vehicle was traveling east on Third Street when it hit the pedestrian walking south across the street at Western Avenue.

The pedestrian was brought to the hospital after sustaining serious injuries, while the vehicle fled the vicinity after the collision.

The car was reported to be a white two-door BMW with hood and front bumper damage from the crash. There was no description of the driver.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the LAPD to aid the investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In recent years, the number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries has increased across the country, which is a trend that appears to continue.

Despite a 14% decline in road fatalities between 2007 and 2016, the GHSA reports a 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities over that time period.

As a result of pedestrian accidents, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2016. At the end of that year, a prediction was made that 88 people would die per minute. In 2017, pedestrian injuries resulted in the treatment of at least 137,000 people in hospital emergency departments.

There were 893 pedestrian fatalities and approximately 14,000 injuries in California in 2012. Some statistics place this state at the top for pedestrian deaths and injuries.

It’s a safe bet to say that pedestrians will be hurt if cars don’t yield to them or if they stop abruptly. You should get the advice of a lawyer with experience in the relevant field if you intend to pursue legal action.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

The most important thing you can do if you have been seriously injured by a pedestrian accident is to talk to an experienced and knowledgeable attorney about your legal options as soon as possible after the accident.

An injury claim seeks compensation for physical, emotional, and economic damages, including pain and suffering.

Our firm’s lawyers will offer you good advice on how to proceed with your case so that you have a better chance of winning and receiving compensation.

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