[12-31-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Three Vehicles in Harbor City

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles while crossing a street in Harbor City, Los Angeles, late Sunday evening, December 31, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the fatal collision happened on Western Avenue at 247th Place at 11:00 p.m.

An unidentified pedestrian was crossing Western Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle traveling northbound. Additional reports indicate that two vehicles collided with the victim, who was already lying on the street.

Both drivers of the second and third vehicles fled the scene. Information regarding the pedestrian’s gender and age is not available.

The authorities have not released further information about the fatal collision.

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What to Do After A Hit-and-Run Crash

If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, there are steps you can take to protect your settlement rights. Authorities can assist you in catching the driver, and establishing your claim for damages can be made easier with the steps you choose. These steps include:

1. Collect as much info as possible while at the scene of the accident. Depending on your condition, you can get the car’s license plate number and the make, model, and color of the vehicle. If you cannot make a note of this information, you need to at least attempt to snap a few photos of the car (maybe using your cell phone).
2. Call the police as soon as possible. The quicker you report the accident to authorities, the faster they can act to arrest the driver. Also, when you call the police, you develop a record of the accident. Within a couple of days, you can order a collision report from the police station that took it or through the California DMV. This record will assist you later when you submit a claim.
3. Get the names and contact info of any witnesses. You need to keep in mind that individuals who witness an accident may stay to check on your condition, but after the cops and ambulance show up, they may quickly leave. You should make sure to get their names and phone numbers as soon as possible. Witnesses could play a crucial role. For example, a witness might verify that another vehicle collided with your car.
4. Get immediate medical attention. For your well-being, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible and get examined for any injuries. Furthermore, if you see a doctor, it produces a record of your injuries. As you improve, you need to stick to your medical professional’s treatment plan.
5. Report the crash to your own insurance company. While you ought to do this as fast as possible, you need to make sure to stick with the facts. You do not have to admit or designate any fault. Plus, you should not give a recorded statement or accept a settlement agreement until you have talked to a California hit-and-run accident attorney about your case.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, leaving the site of an accident without reporting it or helping the victims is considered a crime. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported about 737,100 accidents involving hit-and-run drivers in 2015. This equates to roughly one hit-and-run accident occurring every 43 seconds in the US.

Within California, 2,948 hit-and-run accidents resulted in 3,056 fatalities between 2010 and 2019. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Los Angeles recorded 3,903 hit-and-run crashes in 2020, lower than the 4,319 crashes reported in the previous year.