![[10-29-2024] Man Struck by Car While Assisting Woman After Collision in Westlake Neighborhood](https://ak1.to//j9nER.webp)
A man was injured after being struck by a car while attempting to assist a woman he had just hit with his vehicle in Los Angeles’s Westlake neighborhood on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:40 a.m. when an eastbound vehicle struck a pedestrian near the intersection of 3rd Street and Virgil Avenue.
The driver of that vehicle, an 83-year-old man, exited his car to render aid to the 70-year-old woman, who was identified as the pedestrian. While he was helping her, another vehicle struck both him and the woman, resulting in her being hit by two cars.
The second vehicle that fled the scene after the collision has not yet been identified, according to LAPD.
Paramedics transported the woman to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not been released. Meanwhile, the 83-year-old man was hospitalized and is currently in stable condition.
The investigation into the incident 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.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
