Karen Mativa Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Orange Street [Long Beach, CA]

Long Beach, CA (May 12, 2024) Early Sunday morning, police arrested 35-year-old Karen Mativa of Compton after a hit-and-run crash on Orange Street that killed a 17-year-old boy.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the hit-and-run crash happened at 12:40 a.m. on Orange Street and South Street.

Reports say that Mativa was driving a northbound 2012 Cadillac SRX that struck a teen on a scooter. Mative attempted to flee the scene, however her vehicle crashed into a nearby building located at 6100 Orange Avenue.

Officials say that Mativa then fled the scene on foot. Authorities say that the suspect later returned to the scene and was eventually apprehended and was taken into custody.

First responders attempted life-saving measures on the scene and later rushed the victim to the hospital. However, the boy later succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead at the hospital.

Police booked Mativa for driving under the influence, hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and assault with a deadly weapon with force.

Authorities say that speed and impaired driving may have been factors in the crash.

---

Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

---

Karen Mativa Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Orange Street

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic accident is devastating. More so, when it is a wrongful death case. When this is the case, you need the help of legal experts to fight for you and get the justice your loved one deserves.

Legal experts play a crucial role in proving a wrongful death case by gathering evidence, conducting thorough investigations, and building a strong legal argument. They can also negotiate with insurance companies and represent the bereaved family in court, ensuring that their rights are protected and that they receive the compensation and justice they deserve.

However, know that in a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit for a certain amount of time, and when these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, your loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Missing the statute of limitations for a wrongful death lawsuit can have severe consequences. It means that the bereaved family will lose their opportunity to seek justice and hold the responsible party accountable. They will also be unable to receive the compensation they deserve for their loss, leaving them without the financial support they may desperately need.

Hence, the family must act promptly and consult with legal experts to ensure they do not miss this important deadline.

When you hire us, our attorneys will do their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our office right now at (800) 674-7852.