Los Angeles, CA: Boy Struck, Injured by Vehicle at 42nd Street and McKinley Avenue
11-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Accident at 42nd Street and McKinley Avenue
Los Angeles, California (March 25, 2021) – An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in South Angeles, authorities said.
The major injury accident happened at about 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 at the intersection of 42nd Street and McKinley Avenue.
According to the authorities, the boy was running across the street trying to catch up to an ice cream truck when he was hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
Boy Injured in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
The boy was transported to a hospital with major injuries. His name and current condition remained unknown.
Authorities described the suspect’s vehicle as a gray or beige 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, California license plate No. 6SEZ288. The vehicle had been reported out of the Rampart Division on Sunday.
A reward of up to $25,000 is available for anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities at (213) 833-3713.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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