Los Angeles, CA – Hit-and-Run Wreck Leaves One Dead and One Injured
Los Angeles, CA (December 10, 2018) On the 8th of December, a hit-and-run wreck occurred at the intersection of Telfair Avenue and Branford Street. According to officials, a Chevy pickup truck headed east on Branford Street when it swerved to the right and rear-ended a Ford Mustang that was parked on the side of the road. The impact of the collision sent the Mustang airborne and landed on a parked Chevrolet El Camino. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found that the driver inside of the Mustang suffered fatal injuries. They transported the driver inside of the El Camino to a nearby hospital for unspecified injuries. The driver of the pickup truck escaped the scene on foot, leaving behind beer cans and drug paraphernalia in his truck. The police are currently searching for the driver responsible for the accident.
We are very sad to hear that the driver who was originally sleeping inside of his parked Mustang suffered fatal injuries. We send our condolences to his family as we know it’s never easy to lose a loved one, especially in a hit-and-run vehicle accident. We are also sorry to hear that another driver obtained injuries. We hope the driver recovers quickly.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in California
It’s disappointing to know that over 700,000 hit-and-run accidents happen every year in the United States. When drivers cause accidents and flee the scene, it’s unfortunate to know that they leave behind suffering people that could have been saved if the driver stayed to call an ambulance. Drivers usually flee the scene if they are driving under the influence, driving without a license, driving a stolen vehicle, driving with a warrant out for their arrest, or driving an unregistered vehicle with no auto-insurance.
In this case, the police have already found drugs and alcohol in the culprit’s truck, which means the driver was more than likely driving under the influence when the accident occurred. Once they locate and arrest the driver responsible, the deceased driver’s family members could file a wrongful death lawsuit and the injured victim could file a personal injury lawsuit.
At Brady Law Group, we have helped recover thousands of dollars in settlements for grieving families after they’ve lost a loved one. We fight for our clients so that they can receive financial assistance for funeral expenses, lack of spousal support, pain and suffering, and more. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 415-459-7300 for a free consultation today.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
