Police Searching for Driver in Van Nuys Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

Police are searching for a driver who seriously injured a man in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Van Nuys, according to My Fox LA.

The accident occurred on Victory Boulevard, just west of Fulton Avenue when a dark colored sedan, heading west on Victory, struck a man who was in the street, about 15 feet west of the crosswalk. It’s not known what he was doing in the street at the time of the pedestrian accident.

The driver at-fault kept going and did not stop at the scene. Another driver stopped and called 911, giving authorities a description of the vehicle. If caught, the driver may be charged with a felony hit-and-run. Anyone with information should contact the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Bureau at 818-644-8000.

Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents are not uncommon in California, which has one of the highest rates of hit-and-runs in the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). When someone leaves the scene of an accident, their car insurance cannot be used to pay for the property damage and medical expenses of the other parties involved unless the driver is located. Instead, the other individuals involved in the accident must use their own insurance to pay for automobile repairs and medical expenses. A skilled lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you need following a hit-and-run crash to cover medical expenses and other damages.

Have you been injured in an accident caused by a hit-and-run driver? If so, contact the Van Nuys hit-and-run accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm. We can help you understand the legal options available to you. Contact us today at 818-886-6600.