Los Angeles, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Two Vehicles at Main Street and 70th Street
Man Killed in Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Accident at Main Street and 70th Street
Los Angeles, California (April 15, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by two hit-and-run drivers early Monday morning at an intersection in the Florence neighborhood in South Los Angeles, authorities said.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 1:20 a.m. Monday, April 12, at the intersection of Main Street and 70th Street.
According to the authorities, a 35-year-old man was standing in the southbound lanes of Main Street, just north of 71st Street, when he was hit by a light-colored two-door car that was traveling southbound.
After the impact, the man was thrown into the northbound lanes of Main Street.
The driver of the two-door did not stop and fled the scene.
A female motorist traveling northbound on Main Street stopped and exited her vehicle to help the pedestrian. She then re-entered her vehicle after talking with the pedestrian and left the scene.
Moments later, a man driving a light-colored Toyota Prius also stopped near the pedestrian who was lying in the middle of the road.
The Prius driver was checking on the victim when a dark-colored sedan traveling northbound on Main Street ran over the man and dragged him for about 60 feet.
The driver of the sedan did not stop and continued.
Despite life-saving measures performed by medical personnel, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
Authorities are still searching for the two hit-and-run motorists. The light-colored car possibly sustained damage on its front end, hood, and windshield. The dark-colored sedan car had front-end damage.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call LAPD at 213- 833-3713. Those who wish to report anonymously can call 800-222-8477.
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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