Brentwood, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver at Carmelina Avenue and Sunset Boulevard
Woman Injured in Brentwood Accident at Carmelina Avenue and Sunset Boulevard
Brentwood, California (March 17, 2021) – A female party was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in an alleged hit-and-run pedestrian accident at an intersection in Brentwood Saturday morning.
The major injury crash took place in the area of Carmelina Avenue and Sunset Boulevard at about 10 a.m.
A vehicle traveling east on Sunset Boulevard hit the pedestrian while walking northbound on Carmelina Avenue.
The woman, who was reportedly crossing the intersection at the time of the crash, was knocked on the ground upon the impact.
Woman Hospitalized After Brentwood Collision
Paramedics rushed the female pedestrian to an area hospital for treatment of critical injuries.
Officials said the driver stopped briefly and then escaped the scene.
The accident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to call the investigators at 213-473-0234 or 213-473-0222.
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.
If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
