An accident in North Hollywood left one pedestrian dead, while the motorist involved in the hit and run car accident has yet to be found. The North Hollywood hit and run accident is expected to have occurred somewhere in the vicinity of 2L15 am yesterday, as a passing motorist spotted the victim, 40-year-old Gabriel Pompa, who was lying in the 10800 block of Vanowen street. The passing motorist stopped to help while contacted authorities. Unfortunately, Pompa’s injuries were substantial and he was pronounced dead at the scene of the pedestrian accident.

Los Angeles police report that no witnesses to the hit and run pedestrian accident have been found, but local camera footage may be functional in the investigation. After the car accident, the investigation of the death of Gabriel Pompa in this hit-and-run pedestrian accident continued for nearly six hours, shutting down a small section of Vanowen Street in North Hollywood.

If you have been the victim in a pedestrian accident, be advised that you also have equal rights when walking to your destination. You may need legal advice regarding your case, but it is important that you do not disregard your case, especially you have become a victim of hit and run. Please contact our offices in Los Angeles to receive the legal help you need.