Arleta, CA (December 4, 2024) A speeding Dodge Charger fatally struck pedestrian Frank Padilla, 57, last Wednesday. The tragic incident occurred around 9:20 p.m.
LAPD reported that the collision occurred at Terra Bella Street and Dorington Avenue. They said that the Dodge was heading westbound at a high rate of speed as Padilla was crossing Terra Bella Street in an unmarked crosswalk.
The driver struck Padilla and fled the scene without rendering aid. Paramedics tragically pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver. They are currently offering a $50,000 reward for information that helps investigators find the suspect.
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Liability in an Arleta Hit-and-Run Crash
–California Vehicle Code 20002 states that one is guilty of misdemeanor hit-and-run if they left an accident scene, failed to identify themselves to the others involved in the accident, and damage occurred to someone else’s property.
–A misdemeanor hit-and-run carries a maximum penalty of no more than six months in the county jail and a fine starting at $1,000 dollars. It also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.
–A hit-and-run that results in injury or death is a felony, in accordance with California Vehicle Code 20003.
–A felony hit-and-run that results in a non-serious injury can carry a penalty of up to 1 year in jail or prison. If the accident resulted in serious injury or death, a suspect could get 2 to 4 years in prison, and a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Like a misdemeanor hit-and-run, it also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.