Los Angeles, CA (November 14, 2023) – A woman tragically lost her life on Tuesday, November 14th, following a pedestrian hit-and-run on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that the accident took place around 6:45 a.m. near the intersection with Ninth Avenue in the Arlington Heights neighborhood.
The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was crossing the road near the intersection when she was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle, described as a white Toyota or Lexus, fled the scene of the accident without stopping to help the injured woman. Because the driver chose to flee the scene, few details about the accident are immediately available.
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Paramedics responded to the scene of the accident, but sadly the woman’s injuries were too severe and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff Coroner has not released the identity of the victim at this time.
The LAPD is urgently investigating this criminal hit-and-run on Venice Boulevard. They are looking for any information about the vehicle or the driver involved in this accident.
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 Fatal Hit-And-Run on Venice Boulevard
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this crash. 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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