Pedestrian Critically Injured In Pico Union, Los Angeles Hit-And-Run Car Accident By Hoover Street north of Washington Boulevard
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (February 29, 2023) – A pedestrian was critically injured in a Pico Union hit-and-run car accident by Hoover Street north of Washington Boulevard.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the street when they were hit by a white vehicle with tinted windows.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The victim was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Any person that may have more information about the Pico Union crash should reach out to the LAPD.
Liability For Los Angeles County Hit-And-Run Collisions
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in hit-and-run collisions each year. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “The current analysis found that both the rates of hit-and-run crashes and fatalities are increasing. There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds.” Victims of hit-and-run collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head trauma
It is illegal to flee the scene of any collision that results in bodily injury or death. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Hit-And-Run Collision
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the LAPD. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Los Angeles hit-and-run collision? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you. 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 any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
