Hollywood, CA (November 11, 2023) A man was riding a scooter in the dark one Hollywood morning, when he was fatally struck by a vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the vehicle then fled the scene. The fatal collision occurred on Sierra Vista Avenue in Hollywood just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 29th.
The man was riding his scooter down Sierra Vista Avenue when he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection with Monica Boulevard in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that a black sedan was heading north and hit the man, who was riding a “Lime” e-scooter. Officers said the rider was thrown off his e-scooter and landed in the roadway. The driver of the sedan then hit the gas and fled the scene.
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A second vehicle, a silver Lexus, was driving down the road and ran over the man. The driver of the Lexus stopped on Sierra Vista Avenue and called 911 to report the accident.
Police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene and found the scooter rider lying in the roadway. Paramedics started life-saving maneuvers and quickly transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment for life-threatening injuries he sustained. Unfortunately, the man didn’t survive. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The victim’s identity is being withheld until his next of kin has been notified. Authorities are searching for the first vehicle who struck the man and are also using evidence to figure out what exactly happened on Sierra Vista Avenue in Hollywood.
Liability In Hollywood Scooter 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 Hit-And-Run Crash On Sierra Vista Avenue In Hollywood
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the scooter rider killed in this accident. 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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