![[01-13-2025] 87-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit-And-Run Collision in Echo Park](https://ak1.to//^HVY.webp)
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck an 87-year-old woman in Echo Park, Los Angeles, on Monday evening, January 13, 2025.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the woman was walking westbound in a crosswalk at the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street around 6:50 p.m. when she was struck by a dark-colored Ford Transit van traveling southbound on Allesandro Street.
The driver fled the scene without stopping to provide aid. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The city is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD Central Traffic Investigator M. Figueroa at (213) 833-3713 or via email at 34332@lapd.online.
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.
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.
