HOLLYWOOD, CA (NOVEMBER 5, 2023): A man in his 30’s is dead following a pedestrian hit-and-run in Hollywood early Sunday morning.
Initial reports from the Los Angeles Police Department indicate the collision occurred at around 4:15 a.m. on Lankershim Boulevard. Authorities dispatched to the area in responded to calls of a body on Lankershim, just south of Valerio Street.
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Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the body of the man lying in the roadway.
The vehicle responsible fled the scene, and a description has not yet been released.
Further identifying information of the man has not been disclosed.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear. Los Angeles authorities will continue to investigate this tragic pedestrian hit-and-run.
Liability In 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 Hollywood Pedestrian Hit-and-Run
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the woman 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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