Bong Lee Died In Koreatown Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Third Street near Western Avenue
KOREATOWN, CALIFORNIA (November 17, 2022) – An elderly woman identified as Bong Lee died in a Koreatown, Los Angeles car accident by Third Street near Western Avenue.
Los Angeles officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday morning. Bong Lee was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Bong Lee was taken to the hospital with major injuries, but she later died at the hospital.
Police are still searching for the driver that fled the scene. The vehicle involved was described as a two-door BMW.
Anyone that may have more information about the driver that fled should call Crime Stoppers.
Liability For Koreatown Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the CDC, “One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.There were also an estimated 104,000 emergency department visits of pedestrians treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2020.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any pedestrian accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Many collisions are due to drivers that are speeding. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. Drivers that flee the scene of a collision could face criminal and civil liability for their actions. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any hit-and-run collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Fragments of the fleeing vehicle should be examined.
- An investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that is killed in a collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with the sudden loss of a loved one. Sadly, though, it is common for drivers to deny liability if they hit a pedestrian. This is why it is so important that all evidence is preserved after a crash.
Investigating A Koreatown Hit-And-Run Collision
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Bong Lee. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the LAPD. The driver involved in this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Do you need more information about a Koreatown hit-and-run car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
