NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CS (SEPTEMBER 1, 2023): A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in a North Hollywood hit-and-run collision early this morning.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a man was walking in the area of at Lankershim Boulevard and Arminta Street when he was struck by a sedan at around 1:50 a.m.
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The man was reported dead at the scene.
The sedan then fled the scene. The vehicle has only been described as a dark-colored sedan.
The identity of the man remains confidential pending notification of his next of kin. He is described as a man between 28 and 30 years old.
The Los Angeles Police Department maintains a standing reward of $50,000 for information that helps solve a fatal hit-and-run collision. Authorities continue to investigate this North Hollywood hit-and-run.
Liability In North Hollywood 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 A North Hollywood Hit-and-Run
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed 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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