[10-25-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After Getting Struck by a Hit-and-Run Driver near Grand and Gage Avenue

An unidentified woman was killed after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver near Grand and Gage Avenue on Monday morning, October 25.

The deadly accident happened at around 6:40 a.m. in the area of north Grand and Gage Avenues. The woman was walking north in the area when she was suddenly struck by a tractor-trailer that was turning right onto Gage from northbound Grand Avenue.

The driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene. Unfortunately, the unidentified woman was fatally injured in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer is described to be the latest model, dark-colored cab with a possible business logo on the driver’s side door and seems to be white with obvious numbers or lettering on the front and sides.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Witnesses that can give additional helpful information that can lead to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver are urged to contact Detective Berdin of the LAPD’s Central Traffic Detectives at 213-833-3713.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It’s evident in this case that the hit-and-run driver will be held liable for the victim’s damages and for fleeing the scene. Once the suspect is located, they will very certainly be charged with a crime. It’s a criminal in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. Sadly, hit-and-runs still happen daily in the United States.

A total of 2,049 people were killed due to hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2016. Around 682,000 hit-and-runs occur every year in the United States. Unfortunately, hit-and-run cars are at blame for about one-fifth of all pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians account for 60% of those killed in hit-and-runs. Intoxication, driving without a license, and fear of arrest are common motives for hit-and-run drivers to flee the scene.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys

Every traffic accident is challenging to deal with, but when you add the additional element of being abandoned at the site by a hit and run driver, things get even more difficult. While it is natural to feel overwhelmed amid such an accident, retaining expert legal advice is likely to be critical to the success of your claim.

Even if you aren’t aware of it, you likely have uninsured motorist coverage as a California driver. This type of coverage is included in the majority of California policies. However, you do not have to have uninsured motorist coverage to collect on the losses you suffer in a hit-and-run accident.

Even if you do not have UM coverage, hit-and-run lawyers can often assist you in collecting compensation for the damages you’ve acquired. The skilled wrongful death lawyers at Arash Law have significant skills and knowledge defending California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in hit-and-run accident cases.

Our Los Angeles hit-and-run accident attorneys from Arash Law have a thorough understanding of the law that applies in such cases. We take the time to get to know our clients and their issues in-depth, allowing us to get the most favorable settlements or jury judgments for them. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident.