Los Angeles, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Spring St near Ord St
Los Angeles, CA (February 15, 2024) – A hit-and-run accident reported early Wednesday morning claimed the life of a 56-year-old man. The accident took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. on February 14.
According to official reports, a pedestrian was walking in the Chinatown area during the early morning hours. As the man proceeded through the intersection of Spring Street and Ord Street, he was struck by a vehicle. A second vehicles subsequently struck the pedestrian on the roadway. The pedestrian was fatally injured in the accident.
Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. The second driver involved in the accident was taken into police custody on suspicion of DUI. The first driver fled the scene of the accident and is currently wanted for felony hit and run. At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We offer our condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this crash.
Fatal Truck Accidents in California
Each year in California, the lives of thousands of motorists are lost due to fatal auto accidents. Unfortunately, a significant number of these accidents are completely preventable. We see many accidents take place as a result of negligence. Some common causes of these deadly car accidents in our state include speeding, intoxication, and failure to yield.
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