BALDWIN PARK, CA (June 6, 2022) – The suspect who fatally stabbed a man after a Baldwin Park hit-and-run accident has been arrested according to LA Times. After the suspect tried to flee the crash scene on foot, a man tried to stop him and was unfortunately killed by the suspect.
The suspect was involved in a hit-and-run collision around 1:30 p.m. on May 31, where he struck a parked vehicle and attempted to flee after the crash. A 35-year-old man tried to stop the suspect from running away and was stabbed to death by the suspect.
The incident occurred around the 3400 block of Cosbey Avenue. The two victims hit by the suspect’s vehicle were identified as a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. Both were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The identities of the decedent and two teenage victims in this Baldwin Park hit-and-run are currently being withheld at the time of this writing.
We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
Liability In Baldwin Park Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Baldwin Park Hit-and-Run Car Accident
We at West Coast Trial Lawyers extend our deepest condolences to the family of the decedent in this case who was only trying to do the right thing. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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