Late Saturday night a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Studio City after being struck by a white Mercedes whose driver fled the scene. According to the report by KTLA News, the incident happened when the victim was walking across Ventura Boulevard at the intersection with Fairway Avenue at approximately 11:45 p.m. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The white Mercedes CLS reportedly has paper plates with the word "Encino" on them. The Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the crime, and anyone with information is asked to the call the LAPD. An anonymous tip can be left at 1-877-527-3247.
Location of the Accident
The intersection where the accident occurred has a marked crosswalk for pedestrians crossing Ventura Boulevard. It is unknown whether the victim was within the crosswalk at the time, but it is certainly an area where a driver should expect to find pedestrians crossing the street. There are a number of businesses (including restaurants and a bowling alley) in the immediate vicinity of the intersection. Aside from these factors, this stretch of Ventura Boulevard is curved which could reduce the amount of time a driver would have to observe a pedestrian crossing the street in front of them. With the driver fleeing the scene of the accident, it can be reasonably inferred they at least felt some responsibility for what happened. Under California law, flight from the scene of a crime or accident can be considered as evidence of consciousness of guilt, although this is not conclusive evidence, and the jury is entitled to decide what weight should be given to the evidence.
If a loved one has been killed or you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contacting an experienced injury attorney can be an important first step toward securing compensation for the losses, injuries and damages sustained.
SOURCE: Search Underway for Hit-and-Run Driver in Studio City Fatality, KTLA News, August 18, 2013, by Ann Pride
Location of the Accident
The intersection where the accident occurred has a marked crosswalk for pedestrians crossing Ventura Boulevard. It is unknown whether the victim was within the crosswalk at the time, but it is certainly an area where a driver should expect to find pedestrians crossing the street. There are a number of businesses (including restaurants and a bowling alley) in the immediate vicinity of the intersection. Aside from these factors, this stretch of Ventura Boulevard is curved which could reduce the amount of time a driver would have to observe a pedestrian crossing the street in front of them. With the driver fleeing the scene of the accident, it can be reasonably inferred they at least felt some responsibility for what happened. Under California law, flight from the scene of a crime or accident can be considered as evidence of consciousness of guilt, although this is not conclusive evidence, and the jury is entitled to decide what weight should be given to the evidence.
If a loved one has been killed or you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contacting an experienced injury attorney can be an important first step toward securing compensation for the losses, injuries and damages sustained.
SOURCE: Search Underway for Hit-and-Run Driver in Studio City Fatality, KTLA News, August 18, 2013, by Ann Pride
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