Montebello, CA (July 26, 2024) Sadness blanketed the community of Montebello as people awoke to the news of a pedestrian’s death on Tuesday night, July 23rd. The fatal accident happened minutes before 10:00 p.m. at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Whittier Boulevard, according to reports. The driver of the vehicle immediately fled the scene, making this fatal accident a hit-and-run.
It was a summer night in Montebello as a pedestrian walked near the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Whittier Boulevard. As he walked, a vehicle neared the same intersection. Suddenly, things took a deadly and disastrous turn as the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The force sent the victim through the air before he landed, hard, on the ground. The driver of the vehicle hit the gas and fled the scene, officers reported, leaving the victim on the side of the road.
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Officers arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian on the ground. He wasn’t moving, nor did it look like he was breathing. First responders hurried to his side and began life-saving measures. Sadly, he had succumbed to his injuries and there was nothing they could do. With heavy hearts, they pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene and requested the coroner.
Detectives at the scene gathered any they could find and are working to piece together the type of vehicle that struck the pedestrian. They are also hoping to find the vehicle and bring the responsible driver to justice for this hit-and-run death in Montebello. Officers with the Montebello Police Department are asking anyone with information regarding this deadly hit-and-run accident to contact them at 323-887-1313.
Our hearts go out to the family of the pedestrian who was killed in this hit-and-run collision in Montebello. We know this is a difficult time as you mourn this sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Our legal team is ready to offer guidance and support during this difficult time. You can call them any time, day or night, at your convenience.