Estella Gomez Dies in Tragic Hit-and-Run Crash on Magnolia Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (May 3, 2024) On Thursday afternoon, 73-year-old Estella Gomez was killed, while 83-year-old Maria Ortiz was hospitalized in a tragic pedestrian crash on Magnolia Avenue.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the deadly hit-and-run crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. near the intersection of West Adams Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue.

wereReports say that a vehicle backing out of a driveway struck the victims, officials say that both women had just gotten off the Metro bus and was walking home.

Officials pronounced Gomez dead at the scene, while Ortiz was rushed to a hospital, officials say that she is listed in critical condition.

Police say that the driver fled the scene and was last seen eastbound on West 25th Street.

Authorities are investigating the deadly pedestrian crash and are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remains at large.

The family of the deceased created a GoFundMe to help with the medical and funeral expenses.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of Estella Gomez. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish Maria Ortiz a full recovery.

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Pedestrian Crash on West Adams Boulevard Claims Estella Gomez’Life

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