Los Angeles, CA (February 23, 2023) – Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are actively investigating a pedestrian accident that took place on Monday morning and claimed one person’s life.
On February 20, at around 2:40 a.m., the police and the California Highway Patrol responded to a crash that had taken place on Figueroa Street.
Preliminary reports show that a man was walking in the area of Figueroa Street during the early morning hours when he was struck by a vehicle.
The vehicle’s driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
The Los Angeles fire department arrived at the scene with first responders to care for the victim, who was located in the roadway suffering from severe injuries.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel who provided care to the victim at the scene, the pedestrian ended up passing away from his injuries.
The Los Angeles police department is currently investigating the automobile accident at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
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