[11-19-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Police Officer Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Collision in North Hills

A motorcycle police officer was hospitalized after getting struck by a vehicle in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, November 19, 2022.

The hit-and-run collision occurred at around 10:00 p.m. in the North Hills neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department responded to the collision scene to evaluate the officer. The motorcycle was discovered on the sidewalk.

The officer was taken by LAFD to a nearby hospital in an unclear condition as the suspect fled the area in an unknown direction.

For an undetermined period of time, West Roscoe from Haskell to Woodley was closed to traffic due to the collision.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the country, hitting someone and driving away is a major offense. If the driver can be identified, he will almost certainly be held responsible for what happened and penalized accordingly.

At least one hit-and-run accident occurs every day in the United States. Since 2006, over 2,000 people have been killed in such situations, with 60% of those fatalities being pedestrians.

The number of deaths from automobile accidents fell by 14% between 2007 and 2016. However, the number of pedestrians killed rose by 27% during the same time.

California had the highest number of fatalities caused by hit-and-run drivers between 2009 and 2016. As a result of traffic-related deaths in 2012, there were 3,562 fatalities in the Golden State.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

Car accident victims are legally entitled to monetary damages. If you or a loved one were harmed or killed in one of these accidents, you may file a claim for personal injury and seek compensation for your losses, including medical bills, lost earnings, and more.

In a time of crisis, you can put your confidence in the legal system and your attorney. They could act as an agent for your insurance provider.

Our hit-and-run accident attorneys in Los Angeles have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.