Horrific Hit-and-Run Crash on Foothill Boulevard near Sunland Boulevard Kills 1 [Sunland, CA]

1 Dead in Sunland Pedestrian Accident on Foothill Boulevard near Sunland Boulevard

SUNLAND, CA (October 8, 2023) – Thursday morning, a horrific hit-and-run crash on Foothill Boulevard near Sunland Boulevard killed 1 person.

The incident happened at 9:30 a.m. on Foothill Boulevard past Sunland Boulevard.

According to reports, as the woman crossed Foothill Boulevard, a red pickup truck traveling north on Foothill Boulevard past Sunland Boulevard hit her.

While the victim attempted to get to her feet, a northbound black Toyota Tacoma traveling north on Foothill Boulevard also hit her.

When Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived, they declared the woman dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the driver of the red pickup truck failed to stop to help her, as is required by law.

Moreover, the driver of the Tacoma stopped to help the pedestrian, stayed at the scene, and was cooperative with police.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone with information about this collision to contact Detective Martinez at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8033 or Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114.

Outside of regular business hours and on weekends, please dial 877-527-3247 for assistance. If you prefer to maintain your anonymity, you can contact the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submit tips via lacrimestoppers.org.

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

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Moving Forward after Horrific Hit-and-Run Crash on Foothill Boulevard near Sunland Boulevard

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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