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A man who was struck by a motorist while crossing the street in south Los Angeles was killed, authorities report. The 39-year-old man, who has been identified as Tyrone L. Jones, died after the driver hit him and then fled from the scene.
The pedestrian accident took place around 10:30 on Saturday evening. The driver of the car that hit Jones was driving southbound on Broadway, near 91st, when he came into contact with Jones, who was crossing the street. The driver sped from the scene without so much as checking to see if the man was alive.
According to reports, the driver did more than simply flee the scene. In the crash, Jones was lifted onto the windshield of the car, and hung their for moments after he was hit. To get away, the driver needed to shake him off, and maneuvered to do so before speeding away.
Jones was a handicapped man, reports his family. He often crossed that particular street to get from his home to his church.
Although the driver involved in this tragedy has not been found, his car. a green Chevy Lumina, has been identified and located. The Los Angeles Police Department requests that anyone with information of the driver’s whereabouts contact them as soon as possible.
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Two people were injured in a hit-and-run accident that turned into a multiple vehicle collision this afternoon. The crash happened around 12:121 p.m. in the northbound lane of I-5 Freeway just north of Alicia parkway. One of the victims of the crash had been riding a blue Dodge Stealth which was rear ended by another vehicle after which it crashed into a blue Dodge Charger. The charger then struck a silver Honda SUV. The driver that caused the accident fled the scene leaving behind the two accident victims. If found, the motorist could face felony charges.
Everyday stories like this unfold on our nations highways. Sadly, when a hit-and-run occurs, it can rob victims of the ability to find justice in a number of ways. 1. They may not be able to find out what caused to accident. 2. They can’t pursue the matter in court to receive reparation for their injuries. Thankfully, many hit-and-run drivers are located and those injured in an accident can file a personal injury claim against the offender.
If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident we can help. Contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free consultation. At our firm our personal injury lawyers will work hard to ensure you receive the financial reparation you need to get back on your feel after an accident leaves you crippled. Call us today for a free case evolution and learn what you can do when a hit and run driver changes your life.
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A baby girl only 2 months of age has died of injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver in an accident on Friday. The girl, who’s older brother was also involved in the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene in Long Beach. According to reports, a man was pulling the two children across the street in a wagon on Friday night, at around 8:15 pm. While in the street, an SUV driving on the road crashed into the wagon that contained the two kids and continued driving, dragging along the wagon and kids with him for hundreds of yards. The girl’s injuries ended fatal and the boy, aged 2 or 3, was also injured and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver was located and arrested, and authorities have also mentioned that he may have been drunk driving during the accident.
If you have taken on injuries from a car accident, make sure that you have any and all of your legal concerns taken care of. Unless you speak with a lawyer, you may not fully understand the legality of your case, which is important whether or not you pursue litigation. To receive information from one of our Los Angeles car accident lawyers, call our law offices at 310.882.6810.
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An accident in Santa Ana resulted in an injury today after a felony hit and run transpired. The incident occurred in the northbound carpool lane on freeway 405 after a green Jeep crashed into the center divider. The collision was just north of the Harbor Boulevard exit and was said to be caused when a vehicle careened towards the jeep. Witnesses stated that the other car, which they could not identify, fled the scene prior to the authorities’ arrival. Investigators are trying to ascertain if the vehicle in question made contact or simply caused the other automobile to swerve and wreck. The extent of the jeep driver’s injuries as well as their identity is not currently known.
As demonstrated above, motorists can be victims of hit and run just like pedestrians. When this happens, it can gravely injure the motorist and damage their vehicle. Shortly after the wreck, injuries can then begin to take their toll, creating a situation that leaves the accident victim financially devastated.
When you or a loved one is hurt in a it and run car accident, it literally pays to look into the option of a personal injury lawsuit. Not only will you be able to obtain compensation for any physical harm incurred, you can also receive reparation for pain and suffering. Call our law offices for a free consultation today and learn more about what you can do when someone else’s negligence changes your life forever.
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In Santa Ana today, a Fountain Valley man went on trial for the January 2008 vehicular manslaughter of 44-year-old Richard Lauvao. The fateful accident occurred when defendant Kenny Mihn Phan ran a red light and crashed into the accident victim’s car at the intersection of Euclid Street and Westminster Avenue on the Santa Ana-Garden Grove border. Phan then got out of his cHonda Accord and fled but was later traced by DNA evidence left at the scene.
Prosecutors say the impact was so extreme that Lauvao was almost decapitated by his seat belt. They are demanding the full 13 years.
Family members also have another legal recourse and can pursue Phan in civil court under wrongful death. This means that Phan will be responsible for paying financial reparations to the family members of the deceased. Anyone who had lost a beloved relative in a similar way can seek the same legal remedy in court. When the negligent actions of someone else results in a loved one’s death, you can take the matter to court. Contact our law offices to set up a free case review and let our expert wrongful death attorney’s guide you through the litigation process. It won’t cost a cent for the initial consultation and you may just be able to receive financial compensation for your loss. Call us today at 888.222.8286.
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The hit-and-run related death of a 64-year-old woman prompted one of her assailants to step forward. The tragedy occurred at around 8 p.m. evening at the corner of South Normandie and West 106th street on a Sunday. According to witnesses, the driver of a Chevy Tahoe and another car were speed racing through the area when the Tahoe crashed into a 1996 Saturn, killing the female driver on impact. The Tahoe was headed northbound and the Saturn driver southbound on Normandie when the two collided.
The SUV burst into flames and onlookers rushed to pull the trapped SUV driver out of the car. After his clothing was extinguished, the man fled the scene. The SUV driver, now identified as 40-year-old Willie ray Shavers Jr., came into the Culver City police department at 10:45 a.m. this morning saying he was responsible for the crash. He is being treated for accident related injuries and will be going to jail following treatment and charged with felony hit-and-run and vehicular homicide with negligence.
The unfortunate circumstances surrounding this case are what make it all the more heart wrenching, but as the truth unfolds, mourning loved ones will have legal recourse to purse the offenders. You too can get the law on your side when someone else’s negligence results in a wrongful death situation. Call us today and learn what you can do to see that the guilty party pays for their crimes in more ways than one.
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A hit and run accident that killed a Downey man this Monday is still under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. The department requested today that the public provide help in finding the perpetrator. The man killed in the accident, Federico Porras, was traveling south on Marianna, outside Los Angeles, when he was hit by a car.
A car identified as a black 2006 Nissan Versa struck the man’s vehicle, a 2007 Honda motorcycle, and then fled from the scene, turning the accident into a hit and run. Porras was taken to a hospital but unfortunately died later. Information relevant to this hit and run accident can be called in to the Central Division of LAPD.
In any hit and run accident, the law is clear that, unless there were some kind of outrageous circumstances, the other party should not have left the scene. If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, be sure to contact a lawyer to be guided through the necessary legal process. Not only are you entitled to compensation if you were not at fault, it is also important for the perpetrator to be properly handled. To receive a free consultation, contact our Los Angeles lawyers at 310.882.6810 or submit your case into our form.
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Honduran native Roberto Carlos Paz is currently wanted on a $190,000 warrant for the vehicular manslaughter of a woman and one of her 4-year-old twin boys. Charged in Jan 1, 2008 for the crime of a hit and run causing death and reckless driving, Paz is still being sought in connection to the crime. The accident occurred when Midi Mikasa and her husband, Mark, were passing through the intersection of Main and Albertoni streets with their twin sons, Nathan and Lucas, in the back seat. Paz ran the red light at a high rate of speed and plowed into the couple’s vehicle with his pick up truck. 34-year-old Midi died that evening and her son, Nathan died the next morning. Husband Mark, 37, and son Lucas survived after sustaining serious injuries.
44-year-old Paz had several previous convictions for running red lights as well as speeding and at the time of the car accident, his driver’s license had been suspended. Paz fled on foot after abandoning his pick up truck. The suspect is Latino, 5 foot 4 inches tall weighing between 165 pounds. He may or may not have a mustache and has been known to use aliases. Carson county is offering a $10,000 dollar reward for info that leads to Paz capture. If you know where he is located, please call all the traffic detectives at the Carson Sheriff’s Station, 310-830-1123.
Sadly, even Paz’s capture will not bring Midi and her precious son Nathan back—but the surviving family can pursue Paz in court for wrongful death and obtain justice and a bit of closure. If someone else’s self centered disregard for the law has resulted in a family memebr’s death you also have the right to litigate. Contact us today to set up a one-on-one meeting with one of our expert attorneys. The consultation is free and you could very well be on your way to putting your life together after your tragic, irreplaceable loss.
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A young teen 14 years in age was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being dragged in a hit-and-run accident. The boy, identified as Semaj Spencer, had only just turned 14 and would have been attending Morningside High School shortly. According to friends who were at the scene, the accident took place as Semaj Spencer crossed Crenshaw boulevard early in the morning. A car struck the boy and then fled the scene. The car is believed to be a Ford Focus sedan-style vehicle.
If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, it is advisable that you seek legal help. Regardless of who was at fault, hit and runs are not the proper way to handle an accident. To speak with an experienced hit and run accident lawyer, contact our law offices at 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.
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14-year-old Spencer Hoover was run down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Inglewood district at 1 am Monday morning. The boy was crossing the street when the car struck the youth and drug him 50 feet. Witnesses say that the impact severe enough to knock the teen out of his shoes. The driver not stop. Although the teen was jaywalking when the incident occurred, the motorist is still liable for hitting the young man and fleeing the scene, authorities say. This is especially true since it was estimated that the driver was going well over 100 miles an hour prior to and after the accident.
The car that hit Spencer Hoover was described as a dark red Ford Focus with tinted windows. The car should have extensive front end damage.
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way so one can almost reasonably assume that in many of these accidents the driver is at fault. Whatever the reason or the accident, to hit someone and flee the scene says a lot about an individual’s moral character. Once the police locate the perpetrator, family members will be well within their rights to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Anyone facing a similar loss for the same reasons can pursue the perpetrator in court. Don’t let the person responsible for your loved ones death get away with their cowardly actions. Contact our law offices today for a free case evaluation and get the information you need to bring the responsible party to justice.
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