Los Angeles, CA (November 15, 2023) – A woman was tragically killed and a man was injured on Tuesday, November 15, in a pedestrian hit-and-run on Arlington Avenue in Los Angeles, California. According to new source MyNewsLA the accident took place around 10:00 p.m. in the 1500 block of Arlington between Pico Boulevard and Venice Boulevard.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported that a woman and a man were crossing Arlington Avenue without a cross walk when a passing southbound sedan struck the pair. The impact caused the woman to fall into the path of a second vehicle, heading in the same direction, which also struck her. One of the drivers stopped to help the pedestrians and cooperated with authorities. The other driver fled the scene of the accident.
The Los Angeles Fire Department dispatched paramedics to the scene to assist the pedestrians. Sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Police are investigating the pedestrian hit-and-run on Arlington Avenue. They are looking for help in identifying the vehicle and driver that fled the scene.
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 The Pedestrian Hit-and-Run on Arlington Avenue
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this incident, and wish the man a speedy recovery from his injuries. 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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