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2 Children Critically Injured, 3 Men Arrested In LA Hit and Run

An accident involving a speeding, stolen vehicle left 2 children in critical condition today, an apparent result of the actions of three Carson men who are now in custody. The accident took place in Bellflower within the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County police.

David Mendoza, Felix Alvarez, and Ivan Maganya, all males aged 19 to 20, reportedly stole a sport utility vehicle from a location in Torrance. At a sobriety checkpoint the driver of the SUV would not stop as required, continuing through, at around 12.25 am. Proceeding on Artesia in Long Beach, the SUV crashed intoa first vehicle, which slammed into another – a three car collision.

Within one of the cars at the time of the crash sat two children, cousins aged 6 and 10 from Los Angeles and Paramount, respectively. Both children were later taken to a nearby hospital, both critically injured from the crash. The car also included the children’s grandparents; however they escaped the crash uninjured.

Three Carson men, the ones mentioned above, were pursued and captured by police and face several possible charges for the accident, including hit and run.

If you have been injured in a car accident of any kind, especially a hit and run, it is in your best interest to seek legal counsel. We at Slaughter & Slaughter  extend the offer of a free consultation in the event that you have been injured. After you have settled any medical issues, feel free to call us at 888.222.8286 to speak with one of our experienced lawyers.

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Apparent Hit-and-Run Victim Found in LA

A deceased individual was found in the middle of a South Los Angeles street, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident. Information about the body was provided to police at around 12:45 a.m. after a motorist swerved to avoid driving over the body.

The pedestrian was located on the southbound West Avenue and the intersection of 78th street. Officials were able to ascertain that the man had suffered severe head trauma and  believe he was struck by a hit and run driver.  The name  of the deceased is being withheld  pending notification of next of kin and an investigation is now underway.

One cannot imagine what it would be like to not only be told that your loved one is gone, but that someone hit them with a vehicle and left them to die.  The family in this tragedy will most assuredly want answers  and when they find them, they will be more than justified in pursuing the guilty party in civil court.  By filing a wrongful death action again the driver they can obtain reparation for their loss as well as the satisfaction of knowing that their family member’s killer did not get away with their crime.  If you have lost a family member to a motorist’s negligence, you should look into wrongful death litigation.  Call us today for a free consultation and get the info you need to begin proceedings after  a devastating loss changes you life forever.

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LAPD Asks For Information Following Downey Hit and Run

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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Teen Dragged, Killed In Los Angeles Hit and Run Accident

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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