[10-22-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Five People Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Crash in Westlake

[10-22-2024] Five People Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Crash in WestlakeFive pedestrians, including two adults and three teenagers, were hospitalized after a hit-and-run collision in the Westlake area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the crash at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Eighth Street near MacArthur Park. 

All five pedestrians, identified as family, were struck by a vehicle under unclear circumstances. The victims were transported to a hospital, where four were listed in fair condition and one in serious condition.

The driver involved in the collision fled the scene before authorities arrived, and the incident is under investigation.

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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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