Silver Lake, CA: Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Hyperion Avenue
Woman Killed in Silver Lake Pedestrian Accident on Hyperion Avenue
Silver Lake, California (January 16, 2019) – The authorities are seeking a hit-and-run motorist who fatally struck a woman in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, on Wednesday morning.
According to a local news source, the accident occurred in the 1800 block of Hyperion Avenue at about 6 a.m.
As per the report, a woman had been standing in the sidewalk in the area when she was struck by a tan sedan that did not stop at the scene.
The unidentified woman died at the scene of the accident.
The male driver of the sedan was yet to be located.
No other information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the accident. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Motorists are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation conclusively proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today at 1-800-358-9617
