(North Hollywood, California) On October 19th, at around 2:20 a.m. a hit and-run collision was reported, involving an SUV driver that fatally struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Sherman Way.
The victim was identified as Ricardo Solis by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office. The SUV, which is suspected to be a yellow Jeep Wrangler, was going eastbound on Sherman Way. Shortly after, the driver struck the pedestrian. According to police, the pedestrian was determined to be walking outside of the crosswalk. The driver fled and did not render aid to the pedestrian. The vehicle was last seen going east on Sherman Way, heading towards Lankershim Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased.
A $50,000 reward is now available to whoever has information in regard to the fatal pedestrian crash leading to the offender’s identification.
Legal Analysis on the Lankershim Boulevard Pedestrian Crash
When hit-and-run accidents occur involving a pedestrian, investigators review right-of-way and hit-and-run laws to determine what law the driver violated. This is an important factor because this can help investigators identify what kind of consequences the driver will face.
Since Solis was struck outside of a cross-walk, the driver violated California Vehicle Code 21950. This law requires all drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in an unmarked or marked crosswalk of an intersection.
Because the driver killed the pedestrian, investigators may also review California Penal Code 193 to which it discusses punishments if one commits vehicular manslaughter. Based on this law, the driver could face four to 10 years at the state prison.
Advice to Ricardo Solis’s Family
To the family of Ricardo Solis, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one so unexpectedly. Please reach out to loved ones during this difficult time for emotional support. If you want to learn more about the Lankershim Boulevard pedestrian crash, we suggest getting into contact with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
