![[02-02-2025] Man Killed After Hit-And-Run Crash at Van Ness Avenue and 135th Street in Gardena](https://ak1.to//hWj1.webp)
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash after another driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with his vehicle in Gardena on Sunday morning, February 2, 2025.
According to the Gardena Police Department, officers responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and 135th Street at approximately 7:38 a.m.
Upon arrival, they found the victim unresponsive inside his vehicle and called in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police determined that the second driver, identified as 29-year-old Marian J., had fled the scene before officers arrived. Investigators later located her at her residence in Los Angeles, where she was arrested.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Marian J. was traveling southbound on Van Ness Avenue when she ran a red light at 135th Street, colliding with the victim’s vehicle, which was traveling eastbound. She was booked at the Gardena Police Department for manslaughter.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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