Los Angles, CA (November 22, 2023) – 63 year old Jamilah Leah De Roux was tragically killed on Friday, November 17th in a fatal hit-and-run accident on Cimarron Street in Los Angeles, California.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, De Roux was out walking along Cimarron Street when an unidentified vehicle struck De Roux in the road. The driver then proceeded to flee the scene without attempting to assist the injured pedestrian. This left police with little to go off in their investigation.
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De Roux was severely injured in the accident and sadly, had already passed away when paramedics arrived on scene.
Police are urgently investigating the death of Jamilah De Roux. They are looking for information from witnesses to help identify the vehicle and driver involved in the crash.
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 Death of Jamilah De Roux
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed. 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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