Woman Killed in Toluca Lake Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
LOS ANGELES - A woman in her 50s was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Toluca Lake, CBS Los Angeles reports. The accident occurred about 9 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Cahuenga and Lankershim boulevards. LAPD officers said the woman was pushing a shopping cart across Cahuenga when she was struck by a speeding driver. The woman, whose name was not released, was killed on impact. Authorities are investigating the situation and are currently searching for the driver involved in this horrific collision.
Cause of the Toluca Lake Pedestrian Accident
The cause of this horrible May 11th accident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. However, if information provided by news reports is accurate, the accident was due to speeding.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Liability
After a devastating accident such as this one, the victm's family would be well-advised to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer about their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An attorney who has handled numerous hit-and-run collisions, can assist authorities in searching for the suspected hit-and-driver, help the family understand and protect their legal rights, and advise them the best course of action in recovering compensation for lost wages, funeral and burial expenses, loss of love care, support, and companionship. In the event the driver cannot be found, an attorney can also help the family obtain the maximum compensation through the victim's insurance, if she has one.
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