LOS ANGELES, CA (October 18, 2022) – Authorities today sought the public’s help to find the Westlake hit-and-run driver of a pickup that struck and badly injured a woman crossing a street in the Westlake area.
The 22-year-old woman was injured about 9:50 p.m. Oct. 1 at Eighth and Carondelet streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
“A dark colored, possibly gray, Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Eighth Street when it struck the pedestrian, who was knocked down by the impact,” police said in a statement. “The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid and identify him or herself.”
Paramedics took the woman to a hospital for treatment of “severe injuries,” police said.
A standing reward of up to $25,000 has been offered by the city of Los Angeles for information that helps solve a nonfatal hit-and-run.
Police released security images of the hit-and-run vehicle, and urged anyone with information on the case to contact Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or [email protected]. Tipsters may also call 213-833-3746 or 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
Liability In Westlake 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 the Westlake Hit-and-Run at Eighth Street
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the woman who was injured in this collision. 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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