74-Year-Old Woman Killed, One Critically Injured in Pedestrian Crash near Adams Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 7, 2024) – Estella Gomez was killed, and Maria Ortiz was hurt Thursday afternoon in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Magnolia Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m., near Adams Boulevard. The LAPD reported that an unknown van collided with two individuals while reversing out of a property in the area. Upon impact, the driver neglected to assist the pedestrians and fled the scene. One of the women, identified as 74-year-old Estella Melani Gomez, succumbed to her injuries on-site, while the other victim, Maria Ortiz, believed to be in her 90s, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of severe injuries. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect’s vehicle was last observed heading eastbound on West 2nd Street. Eyewitnesses to the hit-and-run incident on Magnolia Avenue are urged to reach out to the Los Angeles Police Department with any information. The family of Gomez started a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses during this time.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Estella Melani Gomez.
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