[04-09-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 33-Year-Old Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Bell Gardens

33-year-old Lisette M. was shown to be struck by a truck that sped away in a surveillance video in Bell Gardens on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

The crash occurred early Saturday morning on Eastern Avenue in Bell Gardens.

The victim sustained serious damage to her intestines, limbs, and ribs.

The victim was struck after reportedly leaving a friend’s house.

Medrano allegedly walked from the sidewalk to her parked car’s driver’s side, according to police.

A white pickup truck with a makeshift wooden bed crashed into her, sideswiped her car, and hit a second parked car as she attempted to open the door.

The suspect’s brake lights were briefly illuminated after the collision, indicating the suspect was aware of the collision but made no attempt to stop to assist the victim or contact police, according to police.

The police patrolling the area found Medrano lying on the street at 1:44 a.m. in the 6300 block of Eastern Avenue, bleeding from her head.

She was conscious when she was taken to the hospital.

The Bell Gardens Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying the vehicle and the hit-and-run driver.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A car accident caused by another driver’s carelessness is never pleasant. As soon as the other driver refuses to stop, accepts responsibility for the accident, and offers assistance, the situation will deteriorate significantly.

There are far too many instances of hit-and-runs in car accidents. In 2016, hit-and-runs claimed the lives of 2,049 people in the United States, and a recent study estimates that 682,000 hit-and-runs occur annually in the country. At least one pedestrian is killed each week as a result of a car accident.

You have no choice but to walk if you want to avoid being injured in a pedestrian accident because of the negligence of others.

Many people choose to leave the scene of an accident rather than wait for the police to arrive for a number of different reasons. Driving under the influence of alcohol may be more likely in the case of those who lack proper documentation or insurance.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run, contact an attorney immediately. A California car accident lawyer’s services are free if your damage claim is rejected.

Medical bills, lost wages, and emotional anguish can all be covered by a personal injury claim.

Our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to help those who have been injured in such accidents recover the compensation they are entitled to.

You’re more likely to get into an accident in a big city like Los Angeles or Sacramento than you might think. Additionally, we have operations in a number of other cities, including Riverside and San Francisco.

As long as it’s convenient for you and your company, we’ll gladly meet you there. To schedule a free consultation, call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form.