Hit-and-Run near Grand Hope Park Resulted in Injuries, Suspect At Large
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 19, 2022) – Early Friday morning, a hit-and-run on West Olympic Boulevard left one driver injured.
The incident occurred on October 7th, at around 6:45 a.m. between South Hope Street and South Grand Avenue, near Grand Hope Park.
According to reports, the female driver of a black 2018 Cadillac XTS made a left turn without yielding into oncoming traffic.
As a result, the woman collided with a tan van traveling eastbound on West Olympic Boulevard. Following the collision, the Cadillac driver refused to exchange information with the van driver and fled the scene on foot.
Responding medical personnel treated the van driver for minor injuries at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.
At this time, police are still looking for the suspect, described to be a 6 foot 4 woman with black hair that weighs around 160 pounds.
Those with further information regarding the West Olympic Boulevard hit-and-run are encouraged to contact LAPD Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713.
Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.
If you or a family member has suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash then reach out to Sweet James as soon as possible. Let their team help you protect your legal rights and pursue compensation. Their seasoned personal injury attorneys will fight by your side and get what you rightfully deserve. Call their office today at (800) 975-3435 to speak with an expert legal professional free of charge.
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