Los Angeles, CA – Fatal Hit & Run Accident Kills Pedestrian at Melrose Ave & Ogden Dr

Los Angeles, CA (May 17, 2019) – Late Wednesday evening, a suspected hit-and-run collision resulted in the death of a pedestrian at the corner of Ogden Dr. and Melrose Ave. The approximate time of the collision was at 10:10 p.m. in the Fairfax area. The reason for the accident is not known at this time.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The identity of the victim has not yet been made public by officials.

Authorities have confirmed that the driver of the vehicle did not stop to offer aid to the victim after the collision.

We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of the victim whose life was taken in this tragic accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

From 2007 to 2013, pedestrian deaths due to accidents increased by 11 percent in California. Furthermore, non-fatal injury rates decreased by 13 percent, signifying that more people are dying from these events within the state.

You need an attorney with years of experience working on similar cases in order to successfully secure your desired settlement.

For over 30 years, The Brady Law Group has assisted the residents of California and awarding the largest settlements possible. The firm uses state-of-the-art reanimation services that can recreate the accident accurately to help provide evidence of your claims. Our clients are important to us, and we want to help you regain lost compensation. You should not have to pay for the result of another person’s negligence. Contact our offices now at (866) 478-6483 to discuss your case with one of our experienced California pedestrian injury lawyers.

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.