Woman and Infant Injured in Eighth Street Hit-and-Run Crash [Long Beach, CA]

Long Beach, CA (April 2, 2024) – A woman and her infant were injured following an Eighth Street hit-and-run crash early Friday morning.

The collision occurred at around 12:30 a.m. the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.

Officers said the mother and her 4-month-old daughter were crossing the street when they were struck a black sedan with tinted windows. The driver continued driving.

Troopers are searching the area for traffic cameras to help them identify the driver.

Let Us Avoid Traffic Accidents

When driving, it is important to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you notice a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Most importantly, do not drink and drive.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles and to avoid incidents like the vehicle crash on Cambridge Street.

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2 Hospitalized in Eighth Street Hit-and-Run Crash

Did you know that state laws forbid cell phone use while driving? That is because more than 80% of road accidents are caused by distracted drivers.

Frankly, an accident-free life is never promised. Even so, having connections to legal experts can dictate the severity of the aftermath.

Therefore, you should know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured in a similar accident.

Here are some of the things that we need to do in case of an accident.

• Seek medical attention if you sustained injuries.
• Next, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Then, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved.
• Also, do not forget documentation of the fault, and whatever else can be used as evidence.
• Filing a police report or incident report by calling 911 is necessary.
• Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674-7852 if you or a loved one have incurred injuries following a disastrous collision.

Crashes are indeed inconvenient, to say the least; however, reaching out for help can guarantee you don’t suffer further. Our legal team would be very delighted to guide you with your legal concerns.