(North Hollyood, CA) A 26-year-old woman named Ravenna Leyva was tragically killed when she was struck by two hit-and-run drivers in North Hollywood.
The crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, January 24 in the 11700 block of Victory Boulevard near Colfax Avenue.
Investigators learned that a vehicle driving west on Victory struck the victim and fled the scene. A second vehicle, also heading west, struck Reyva and continued driving.
LAFD paramedics sadly pronounced Leyva deceased at the scene.
The first car was described as a sedan, and the second car was described as being a light blue or gray 2003 Toyota 4 Runner.
Update: On Tuesday, January 28 at about 4:30 p.m., the Toyota driver turned himself in. He was arrested. Additionally, Leyva’s community has set up a GoFundMe to help with memorial costs.
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Liability in a North Hollywood Car Accident
California Vehicle Code 20002 states that one is guilty of misdemeanor hit-and-run if they left an accident scene, failed to identify themselves to the others involved in the accident, and damage occurred to someone else’s property.
A misdemeanor hit-and-run carries a maximum penalty of no more than six months in the county jail and a fine starting at $1,000 dollars. It also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.
A hit-and-run that results in injury or death is a felony, in accordance with California Vehicle Code 20003.
A felony hit-and-run that results in a non-serious injury can carry a penalty of up to 1 year in jail or prison. If the accident resulted in serious injury or death, a suspect could get 2 to 4 years in prison, and a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Like a misdemeanor hit-and-run, it also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.
