Street Sweeper Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on 7th Street Produce Market [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (June 23, 2023) – At about 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, a street sweeper was injured in a hit-and-run crash on 7th Street Produce Market.

The suspect driving through the parking lot approached the Business Improvement Districts employee at a street exit. While the vehicle was turning right, the driver runs over the sweeper’s foot, knocking the man to the ground.

The driver stops before driving towards Alameda Street but immediately left. As the driver speeds away, the victim’s broom was sent flying as the truck runs over it.

Immediately, the rescuers rushed the victim to the hospital with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. 

The suspect’s truck is a white 2018-2023 Chevrolet Silverado possibly a Z71 model. It is equipped with black rims, a bed liner, a sunroof, tinted windows, and drives with a tow hitch.

There is a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides details leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise. 

Please contact Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or email 31480@lapd.online for more details about the LA traffic accident. The public can also call the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at 213-833-3746 or LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. 

Moreover, anonymous tips can be submitted to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Pay Attention When Driving

Always pay attention whenever you are on the road. Do your best to avoid accidents. Also, make sure that you are following the correct driving speed.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

-First, always drive at a controllable speed.

• Then, it is also important not to assume you know the other driver’s intention.
• Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
• This one, we should never neglect. Yield at intersections, even if you have the right of way.
• Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Removing all distractions such as mobile phone use, and unstrapped toddlers, can help us focus on the road.

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Hit-and-Run Crash on 7th Street Produce Market

Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models, crash rates in California continue to increase, rather than decrease.

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be injured in a traffic accident during their life.

Sad but true, auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

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