[11-26-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – HIt-and-Run Crash in South Whittier Area Kills One Person

One person was killed following a hit-and-run crash involving a DUI driver in the south Whittier area on early Friday morning, November 26, 2021.

The fatal accident occurred in the area of Lambert and Colima roads in the south Whittier area at around 5:30 a.m.

An eastbound Nissan Altima was traveling on Lambert road while a Honda Accord was heading south on Colima Road. Both of the cars then collided at the intersection.

After the collision, both vehicles crashed into Scotty’s Flower, and Gift’s on Colima Road. The Honda Accord caught fire after the crash.

The Honda driver was trapped inside the wreckage and was unable to escape. Unfortunately, he was unable to survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the Nissan driver did not stop to wait for authorities and fled the scene. Officers were later able to find and apprehend the suspect.

The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Darrell J. He was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, felony DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. The case is under further investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run DUI Crash Statistics

Over time, the number of people who have been injured in car accidents in the United States has risen significantly. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 38,000 people were killed in U.S. car accidents last year.

Getting behind the wheel while you’re intoxicated is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, drunk drivers will put their safety and the safety of other road users at risk.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 30 people are killed in drunk driving incidents in the United States every day. Roughly 29 percent of all fatal car accidents in the United States are caused by drunk driving.

The number of DUI charges has declined, but the number of alcohol-related DUI collisions that result in death has increased significantly in recent years. In 2012, this growth rate was 7.3%, while in 2013, it was 2.4%. Most traffic deaths are caused by alcohol drinking.

Los Angeles Accident Lawyers for Victims of DUI Hit-and-Run Accidents

If you are considering hiring an attorney, you are probably worried about the car accident lawyer fees. The good news is that most lawyers do not require you to pay fees upfront for their services. Instead, these attorneys work on contingency. Working on contingency means that they will take a set percentage of the total settlement you receive.

It is essential to hire an attorney who has experience handling your particular type of case. If the attorney has not handled your type of case before, they may not have the skills to prove who was at fault, the medical explanation for your injuries, or how these injuries have impacted your life. The attorney may not be able to find all sources of compensation or all the types of compensation to which you are entitled.

A reliable Los Angeles accident attorney from Arash Law will compile evidence that proves that the at-fault party’s negligent actions caused your medical expenses, serious (long-term or permanent) injuries, and pain and suffering. Don’t wait to consider filing a claim. It’s in your best interest to get started right away.

A fatal car accident attorney from our office can handle the legal issues for you. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.