Raul Gutierrez Dies in Vanalden Avenue Hit-and-Run Crash [Los Angeles, CA]

Two-Vehicle Accident on Vanalden Avenue Kills Raul Gutierrez, Driver at Large

 
Los Angeles, CA (June 1, 2020)– A hit-and-run collision on Vanalden Avenue killed a vehicle occupant Raul Gutierrez on Saturday morning.
 
The incident happened on May 30, at around 8:50 a.m. when a vehicle headed westbound on Roscoe Boulevard.
 
LAPD’s Media Relations Section Officer Rosario Cervantes said the vehicle then crashed with another on Vanalden Avenue.
 
Around 8:49 a.m., paramedics arrived at the scene.
 
As a result of the crash, Raul Gutierrez, a 59-year-old Northridge man, was pronounced dead immediately according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department said that no one was transported to the local hospital.
 
Furthermore, the driver in the westbound vehicle fled the scene on foot, Cervantes said. Currently, police have no description regarding the suspect or the vehicle.

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Our thoughts are with the family of Raul Gutierrez. We at Sweet Lawyers wish them strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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Pending Investigation of Vanalden Avenue Hit-and-Run Collision

 
In the case of Raul Gutierrez’s tragic death, it is crucial that the family of the victim become aware of their rights under the law. This means that there may be a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Moreover, those closest to the victim may have the right to seek compensation for their loss. Some common examples include funeral expenses, medical bills, and what is called “loss of consortium.” Loss of consortium generally means the deprivation of future affection and companionship in the event of an untimely death.
 
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