Richard Urzúa Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Crash on Long Beach Boulevard [South Gate, CA]

Richard Urzúa in Coma Following South Gate Hit-And-Run Crash

 
SOUTH GATE, CA (September 17, 2020) – On Sunday, Richard Urzúa, 58, suffered serious injuries in a crash on Long Beach Boulevard.
 
The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Long Beach Boulevard and Indiana Avenue intersection in South Gate.
 
According to reports, the male pedestrian crossed the South Gate intersection to pickup food and medicine.
Then, a black Crysler 300 with black tinted windows suddenly struck him.
 
Due to the hit-and-run crash, the vehicle sustained damage to its front driver’s side. The South Gate police also said that the driver’s side mirror seemed broken. Moreover, the driver is still currently at large.
 
As a result of the incident, Urzúa is currently hospitalized in critical condition. He is in a coma, suffering from serious brain damage.
 
His family said that he was the eldest of eight siblings and a caretaker to his parents who contracted COVID.
 
Additionally, authorities urge anyone with information to call South Gate Police Department at 323-563-5436 and reference DR# 20-07611.

 

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How Families Can Cover Expenses Following Hit-and-Run Crashes

 
In the pedestrian accident on Long Beach Boulevard, the victim’s family must become aware of their rights under the law. This means that there may be a right to file a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for the injuries they suffered.This holds true even when the suspect responsible is still at large.
 
Mark Sweet, experienced attorney, says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury lawyers. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery, while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”
 
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