LOS ANGELES, CA (OCTOBER 24, 2023): A pedestrian was killed and a motorist is being sought by police following a hit-and-run in South Los Angeles this morning.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, authorities responded to a call involving a male pedestrian and a vehicle in the southeast area of Los Angeles, near South Broadway and West 117th Street, at around 9:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the man in the roadway.
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Unfortunately, the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel.
The circumstances that led up to this collision remain unclear to investigating authorities. The exact injuries that led to the man’s death are unknown. His identity has also remained confidential.
Authorities described the hit-and-run vehicle as a white Chevrolet van. Early reports indicate that the man was dragged for some distance by the vehicle, and may have been hit intentionally.
A description of the motorist has not yet been released as police search for the man responsible for this fatal incident. They encourage anyone with information pertinent to this case to contact 877-LAPD-247.
Los Angeles authorities will continue to investigate this fatal hit-and-run near South Broadway, in efforts to seek out the driver responsible for this male pedestrian’s death.
Liability In Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating a Los Angeles Hit-and-Run
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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