Stephanie Jackson Struck and Killed in Long Beach Hit and Run
Long Beach, CA (January 09, 2021) – On Friday, Stephanie Jackson, 54, died in a tragic hit-and-run crash on Del Amo Boulevard and Cherry Avenue.
Officers responded to the scene at about 5:35 a.m. near San Antonio Drive, wherein a vehicle crashed into a fence near the sidewalk.
While investigating the scene, authorities found an unresponsive female adult amid the debris.
Unfortunately, the woman, now identified as Ms. Jackson, lost her life at the scene.
Officers withheld her identity pending notification until they notified her family members.
Furthermore, police said the woman may have been homeless.
Meanwhile, the involved driver and passenger fled the scene on foot.
Please call the police at 562-570-7132 if you have further details about the fatal crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal hit and run, Sweet Lawyers do not want you to face the aftermath alone.
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
A lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
If a loved one has been involved in a wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to call Sweet Lawyers for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens, even if the party responsible is still at large. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call our offices at (800) 674-7854 for a free consultation with a legal professional.