Pedestrian Collision near Irving Place Left a 65-Year-Old Woman Dead
HIGHLAND PARK, CA (May 1, 2023) – Friday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash claimed the life of Muoi Ong. The incident happened on March 17th, at around 8:30 a.m., at the 5600 block of Aldama Street. According to reports, a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe was seen speeding in the area. Meanwhile, Ong was crossing the street when the Tahoe collided with her. The impact of the collision left her with serious injuries. Following the collision, the driver of the Tahoe fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. Emergency crews arrived shortly after and pronounced 65-year-old Muoi Ong dead at the scene. After investigations, authorities discovered a new surveillance video of the vehicle from different angles and released it on Wednesday, April 26th. Police have offered a $50,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Ramirez or Officer Poss at 213-833-3713 or at 39299@lapd.online or 36186@lapd.online.No words can mend the broken hearts felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences to the family of Muoi Ong.
Losing someone in a hit-and-run crash is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. At Sweet James, they understand that the death of a loved one can leave a lasting impact on your emotional and financial well-being, and they are here to help. Their wrongful death attorneys understand that legal issues impose challenges on those involved. Let them help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call their office today at 1-800-900-0000 to arrange a free and confidential case evaluation. For more accident news, click here.
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