[09-05-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 60-Year-Old Pedestrian was Killed after a Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Northridge

A 60-year-old man was struck and killed after a fatal hit-and-run accident in Northridge Monday evening, September 5, 2022.

According to the LAPD, the accident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Nordhoff Street near Wilbur Avenue.

The vehicle involved was a gray colored Dodge Charger, according to the local authorities. The car was traveling westbound on Nordhoff Street towards Wilbur Avenue when it collided with the pedestrian on Nordhoff Street.

The Dodge Charger made a U-turn and started heading eastbound on Nordhoff Street, away from the scene of the collision, immediately after the crash, according to the police.

The driver was not identified in any way. For assistance in solving a fatal hit-and-run, Los Angeles has set up a standing reward of up to $50,000.

Call the LAPD Valley Traffic division at 818-644-8033 or 877-LAPD-247 if you have any information about the case.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is a crime in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. On US highways, regrettably, hit-and-run accidents still happen frequently. In the US, hit-and-run accidents, unfortunately, happen every minute.

2,049 people died in hit-and-run accidents in the US in 2016. Each year, there are about 682,000 hit-and-run incidents in the United States.

Hit-and-run accidents frequently result in injuries to pedestrians.

Every fifth collision involving a pedestrian is the result of a hit-and-run driver. Pedestrians make up 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.
They are forced to expose themselves entirely due to someone else’s carelessness.

There were 14% fewer pedestrian-related fatalities between 2007 and 2016 than there had been over the previous seven years.

People prefer to leave an accident scene rather than wait for assistance if they have been drinking, are driving without a license, or are afraid of being arrested.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County

The death of a loved one by a hit-and-run driver can be incredibly upsetting and traumatic. Contact a hit-and-run lawyer immediately if you have been hurt or a hit-and-run driver killed a family member.

If you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or organization responsible, Possible financial compensation for your losses is due to you and your family. Arash Law feels deeply for those who have lost loved ones or marriages due to carelessness on the part of others.

In California, it is mandatory to safely pull over to the side of the road after being involved in a traffic accident. When someone is made to leave an accident scene before the police arrive, it constitutes a felony or serious crime.

The sooner you contact a knowledgeable California hit-and-run accident attorney, the better your chances are of recovering compensation for your damages or the loss of a loved one.

Arash Law’s hit-and-run accident attorneys in Los Angeles County are experienced in defending the rights of victims who have been fatally or seriously hurt while walking on the street. We know the law well enough to know how to handle these kinds of situations.

For our attorneys to achieve a favorable result for clients in their cases, they take into account the issues and concerns of those clients. Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free consultation with our company.