Pacoima, CA: Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Woman In Her 50s Killed in Pacoima Pedestrian Accident on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Pacoima, California (January 11, 2019) – A woman was killed Thursday night in a hit-and-run accident in Pacoima, police said.
The deadly crash was reported at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10 in the 10600 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
According to the police, the woman was hit by a vehicle for an unknown reason on Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The driver then fled the scene.
The woman, who was in her 50s, was declared deceased at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed pending identification and notification of family.
According to a local news source, the suspect vehicle was described as a Toyota Prius.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. The crash remains under investigation.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
The law requires drivers to slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a family member may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you on your recovery.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
