1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Vernon Avenue and Wall Street [Los Angeles, CA]

1 Dead in Los Angeles Accident on Vernon Avenue

 
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 19, 2020) – Thursday night, a 49-year-old pedestrian died in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Vernon Avenue.
 
According to LAPD, the pedestrian walked west on Vernon Avenue, just east of Wall Street. However, a light-colored SUV hit him and the impact threw him into the eastbound lanes of Vernon Avenue in Historic South-Central L.A. Afterward, a light-colored 2011 to 2015 Dodge Charger hit him again.
 
The pedestrian suffered multiple blunt trauma injuries after the two separate crashes. Then, the officers came to the crash scene at about 10:30 p.m.
 
When medical responders arrived, they transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital where he died just after arrival. The authorities are withholding his identity due to pending family notification.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities are looking for both drivers who didn’t stop to render aid. At this time, the city of L.A. offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspects following a program started in 2015.
 
For tipsters, they can contact Detective Calvin Dehesa at 213-833-3713 or police at 213-486-3713. If you want to remain anonymous, you may contact L.A. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
 
Meanwhile, for tipsters who want to call during non-business hours or on weekends, they can call 877-527-3247.

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Our thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones of the victim.

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The Average Age of Pedestrian Deaths

 
According to NHTSA reports, the average age of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes was 47.
 
Pedestrian accidents are incidents in which someone walking or crossing a road is injured by a vehicle striking them.
 
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents, but pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” reminds Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you or a loved one has been involved in a similarpedestrian accident, call Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we believe that no bereaved family should have to carry this burden alone. We are here to help you maximize your recovery while we exhaust every avenue for you to receive the restitution you deserve. Our firm will commit our resources and years of experience to bring justice for your loss. Thus, let us handle your case, and we will take care of all the nitty-gritty details. Give us a call at (800) 674 7852. Additionally, our office can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.