70-Year-Old Thomas Cavanaugh Fatally Hit on Vermont Avenue [Gardena, CA]

Military Veteran Dies in Gardena Hit-and-Run Crash

Gardena, CA (February 6, 2025) –  Thomas Cavanaugh, 70, a Los Angeles resident, and military veteran, was killed in a Vermont Avenue hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning.

The fatal collision happened around 12:40 a.m. on December 28 in Gardena.

Officers said a four-door white sedan traveling north on Vermont Avenue struck Cavanaugh in the area of West 165th Place.

The Los Angeles Fire Department medical team rushed Cavanaugh to a hospital, where he later died.

Officers are looking for the suspect driver and ask anyone with information about this collision to contact South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. 

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

There is a reward of up to $50,000 to members of the public who provide information leading to identification, apprehension, or conviction in a fatal hit-and-run.

We at Sweet Lawyers extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Thomas Cavanaugh.

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