Long Beach, CA (December 10, 2023) Ronald Quispe, a 32-year-old Long Beach resident, was arrested on Saturday, December 9th, after hitting and killing a woman and then fleeing the scene. The accident took place in the 2700 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to Long Beach Police Department Lt. Jonathan Cole. Just before 5:30 p.m., Quispe hit the woman and then left the scene of the scene.
The Long Beach Fire Department sent paramedics to the scene who performed life-saving measures on the woman, but she was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s name is being withheld until her next of kin has been notified, according to Cole.
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Cole also reported that upon investigation, they believe Quispe was driving south on Atlantic Avenue when he struck the pedestrian and immediately fled the scene. He later returned to the scene, though, and was cooperative with the police officers’ investigation. He was arrested for felony hit-and-run, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Officers had to close down portions of Atlantic Avenue from Patterson Street to Columbia Street for hours as they investigated this fatal collision. Long Beach Police Department Detective Joseph Johnson is leading this investigation and hopes to determine exactly what happened to cause this woman to lose her life on Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach.
Who Is Liable In A Long Beach Collision?
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, dangerous turns, inclement weather, poorly designed roadways and even intoxication.
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.
Investigation Of A Long Beach Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the woman killed in this hit-and-run collision. Anyone who 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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