Los Angeles, CA – Seniors Injured in Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident on Olympic Blvd and Alvarado St
Los Angeles, CA (November 6, 2018) – Three people were hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday night near an intersection in the Westlake District, Los Angeles. The accident transpired at approximately 7:50 pm at the intersection between Olympic Blvd and Alvarado St near MacArthur Park.
Per the initial report, three senior citizens were in the area of Olympic Boulevard and Alvarado Street when suddenly an oncoming vehicle failed to stop and struck all of them. The driver of the vehicle involved reportedly fled the scene of the accident. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene where they ensured the injured victims were stabilized before transporting them to a local hospital for additional treatment. The senior citizens were reportedly out for an evening walk when they were struck by the oncoming vehicle. Thankfully, the victims are all expected to survive. Authorities are actively investigating this accident and are actively searching for the suspect hit and run driver and vehicle.
Hit and run accidents that involve pedestrians almost always involve serious injuries. We were so sorry to learn this about this accident and hope that the injured senior citizens are getting the best medical care possible and will be able to make a complete recovery. Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones as they try to make sense of this tragedy. We know that the road to recovery will be long and hope for strength and courage as they begin to heal.
We hope that the police are able to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice for his cowardly actions.
Hit and Run Accidents in California
Drivers who are involved in traffic collisions are required by law to stay at the scene of the accident until the police arrive. To flee the scene of an accident, especially when an injury is involved, is cowardly and a criminal act that can result in serious criminal charges.
Police will look into all of the circumstances surrounding this hit-and-run accident. Every aspect of this accident will be examined by investigators.
Our law firm can help you file a claim against the responsible party if you have been injured in an accident and fight for justice on your behalf. Our personal injury attorneys are ready to speak with you today and advice you on the legal steps that are available to you. Call the Brady Law Group at (866) 211-2562 to speak with a personal injury attorney about your accident.
 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.
