David Bermudez of Long Beach Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on Artesia Boulevard [Long Beach, CA]

Long Beach, CA (November 22, 2021) – On November 12, 72-year-old David Bermudez of Long Beach suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Artesia Boulevard.

The fatal incident took place at about 6:20 p.m. at the Atlantic Avenue intersection.

The emergency responders rushed him to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

“Officers learned the pedestrian was walking southbound across Artesia Boulevard west of Atlantic Avenue, outside of a crosswalk, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound, which fled the scene prior to officers arrival,” according to a police statement.

Moreover, a witness described the hit-and-run vehicle as a dark-colored Toyota Camry. However, the were no description available of the motorist.

Please call police at 562-570-7355, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS if you have further details about this crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the loved ones of David Bermudez. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. 

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Hit-and-Run Crash Can Lead to Fatality

In a time where an unexpected deadly accident happened to a loved one, we may be left feeling powerless. This is quite common in fatal accidents.

Thus, it is crucial that the loved ones of the deceased become aware that they may file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. Depending on the scale of events, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars.

Moreover, according to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities continue to rise in the United States. As a matter of fact, more pedestrians and cyclists were killed in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

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