Monica Zuniga Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Huntington Drive in El Sereno

Monica Zuniga Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Huntington Drive in El Sereno
Monica Zuniga Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Huntington Drive in El Sereno

30-Year-Old Mother of 4 Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident on Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue

EL SERENO, CA (February 8, 2018) — A 30-year-old woman was killed on Wednesday morning by a hit-and-run driver while she was jogging just before 5 AM near Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue.

According to Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect was driving a dark colored 2000-2005 Volkswagen Rabbit. LAPD believes the vehicle might have front end and windshield damage.

After the incident, LAPD motorcycle officers enforced the speed limit on the street where Monica Zuniga was killed. At least three motorcycle officers were seen setting up the speed trap on Huntington Drive. LAPD officials confirmed that he sting operation was implemented in response to Zuniga’s death and in order to prevent other similar accidents.

A GoFundMe page has been created in Monica’s honor. Zuniga leaves behind four children.

There is a $50,000 reward to anyone leading to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver. Contact authorities if you have any additional information on this fatal accident.


We at Sweet Law Group offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Monica Zuniga.


If someone you care about was suddenly killed in a hit-and-run collision, contact the expert lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We at Sweet Law Group understand the pain in your loss, and with our experience in the legal field of over 40 years, our expert attorneys will commit to fight on your behalf and help achieve justice for the death of your loved one. Our lawyers and the rest of the professional legal team have dealt with cases including car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and disability. Call us now at (800) 203-3061 for a free consultation, and discuss your case with a professional near you.

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