1 Injured in Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash near Imperial Highway and Budlong Avenue [South Los Angeles, CA]

Injuries Reported in South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident near Imperial Highway and Budlong Avenue

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (September 2, 2023) – Last week, 1 person suffered injuries in an alarming hit-and-run crash near Imperial Highway and Budlong Avenue.

The incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. in the Westmont neighborhood near Imperial Highway and Budlong Avenue.

According to reports, a van struck and injured a male pedestrian. However, the van driver fled the scene after the crash.

Meanwhile, the victim remained intubated and sedated and did not have any information to identify him.

The authorities described him as a man of Hispanic or Asian descent around 17-20 years of age. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 132 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

He was found “well-groomed and has a silver necklace in his property,” staff added.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone who recognizes the man or has additional information to contact the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center at 424-306-5305.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash near Imperial Highway and Budlong Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents like pedestrian crash, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.