(Long Beach, California) A man who was struck by an unknown vehicle in Long Beach, has been Identified as Ramon Garcia who died on Thursday following a fatal hit-and-run accident.
According to the Los Angeles medical examiner’s office, Garcia died from thermal and inhalation injuries following the crash and listed his death as accidental. The Long Beach Police Department confirmed that the man was struck by a vehicle when heading westbound on Anaheim street, just between Harbor Avenue and the 710 Freeway.
No other details have been made available at this moment.
Legal Analysis Between Harbor Avenue and the 710 Freeway Crash
There is very little information about the crash but it is likely the driver violated California Vehicle Code 20001 that prohibits drivers involved in a collision to flee the scene. Violating this can result in the unknown driver to face serious charges such as, imprisoned for two to four years, in a county jail for not less than 90 days to a year, fined $1,000 to $10,000, or by both.
It is also possible that the driver was impaired with alcohol or drugs based on the given information. If that was the case, Investigators may review California Vehicle Code 231523 to which it prohibits driving under the influence of any drug or alcoholic beverages, driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more by weight when driving a non-commercial vehicle.
If the code gets violated, investigators may discuss penalties under California Vehicle Code 23536 to which it discuss that when commits a first conviction, they shall face not less than 96 hours in a county jail, at least 48 hours continuously for no more than 6 months, fined $390 to $1,000.
Advice to Ramon Garcia’s Family
To the family of Ramon Garcia, it is a great loss to lose a loved one unexpectedly. It is important to give yourselves time to grief and to speak with a trusted adult about your feelings like reaching out to family and friends or even a counselor who specializes in ones dealing with this kind of loss. If you are filing a wrongful death claim against the driver, it is important to note that speaking with an experienced attorney in pedestrian accidents to help you receive justice for Ramon Garcia.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
