[02-05-2021] Los Angeles, CA – Hit-and-Run Accident in East Hollywood Kills One Person

A 25-year-old man identified as Joshua G. was killed after a deadly hit-and-run crash in East Hollywood on Friday morning, February 5.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 5:00 a.m. on N. Ardmore Avenue, just east of Melrose Avenue in the East Hollywood area.

The pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle in the number two lane of the freeway. He was dragged under the car for around a mile. The driver that struck him did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.

Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian’s body lying in the 700 block of N. Ardmore Avenue. He was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.

Police suspect that it was a silver sedan that struck the victim. Local authorities are actively pursuing the hit-and-run driver at the moment.

Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to contact the California Highway Patrol, Central Los Angeles Area office at 213-744-2331.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

After an accident, all parties involved must remain at the scene and wait for authorities to arrive. Leaving the scene after an accident is already a crime in itself.

Unfortunately, every year, approximately 682,000 hit-and-run crashes are recorded all over the country since 2006, with an average of 2,000 reported deaths annually.

The most common victims of hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians. Sixty percent of people killed in hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians. Common reasons why hit-and-run drivers flee the scene are intoxication, driving without a license, and fear of getting arrested if they remain.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Hit-and-Run Accidents in Los Angeles

Hit and run accidents are exceedingly complicated, but being adequately compensated for the full range of your injuries is likely to mean the difference between recovering entirely and not doing so.

If your loved one was killed due to a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, you must speak with a dedicated hit and run victim attorney as soon after the accident as possible.

While you attend to the critical task of moving forward toward a full physical and emotional recovery, allow your hit and run accident lawyer to help guide your claim toward its best possible resolution. You may be concerned about a hit and run lawyer’s costs, but don’t let this dissuade you from seeking legal counsel.

Our legal team at Arash Law is available to help 24 hours a day and seven days a week, so please don’t hesitate to call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to discuss your accident with a lawyer for hit and run cases.