Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

A man who died following a solo vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in Downey was identified as Jesus Rovanni Ibarra, 20, of Van Nuys. Ibarra was a passenger in a Porsche Cayenne sport utility vehicle that sheared off a fire hydrant at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Lakewood Boulevard. The accident happened shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. Police found Ibarra's body on the ground outside the vehicle.

The driver of the Porsche fled the SUV on foot but was later arrested and taken to a hospital. His identity was not released. Downey police are investigating the cause of the accident are trying to figure out what happened. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Downey police Detective Jeff Griffin at (562) 904-2339 or Sgt. Dan Murray at (562) 904-2342.

Wrongful Death Liability Issues

Based on the news reports, it is not clear why the accident occurred. Police will investigate whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol, or if something else happened to cause this crash, and the death of Ibarra. While this accident remains under investigation, the family of the victim may benefit from speaking with an experienced Los Angeles wrongful death attorney. An attorney can monitor the investigation and help the family find out what happened, and who was responsible, as well as advise the family on their best course of action to protect their legal rights.