Brutal Hit-and-Run Crash on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Gramercy Place Kills 1 [South Los Angeles, CA]

1 Dead in South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Gramercy Place

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (December 27, 2023) – Saturday night, a brutal hit-and-run crash on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Gramercy Place killed 1 person.

The incident happened at about 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Gramercy Place, said the Los Angeles Police Department.

Reports said that a white sedan struck a 61-year-old woman who was pushing a walker. Then, the driver escaped the scene.

Meanwhile, responders took the woman to a hospital where she later succumbed to injuries. Her identity remained undisclosed due to pending family notification.
Paramedics transported the woman to a hospital, where she later died. Her identification was withheld pending notification of relatives.

Los Angeles is providing a reward of up to $50,000 for any information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect.

Additionally, authorities are encouraging individuals with information to reach out to LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Marlo Lopez Del Haro at 213-359-3552. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. For calls during non-business hours or weekends, individuals should contact the LAPD South Traffic Watch commander at 323-421-2577 or 877-527-3247. Information can also be submitted to the investigating officer at [email protected].

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.

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Moving Forward after the Brutal Hit-and-Run Crash on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Gramercy Place

While the loss of a dear one is irreversible, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
 
The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
 
Filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
 
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