It happened along East Manchester Avenue, just east of Main Street, officials say
S. LOS ANGELES, CA, (January 05, 2025) - An elderly man was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Gregory Vaughn Simpson.
Gregory Vaughn Simpson, 61, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver along East Manchester Avenue in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning, according to officials.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of East Manchester Avenue, just east of Main Street. Simpson, age 61, was traveling west on Manchester when he was hit by a car heading in the same direction.
Simpson's city of residence was not known. No details were available about the driver who fled the scene.
The investigation is underway.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Failure to remain on the collision site can attract criminal charges, and the victim can also pursue a case against the driver.
Hit-and-run crashes killed around 2049 people in 2016— a 62% increase from 2009, the last year in which a downward trend was recorded. AAA said the data makes 2016 the deadliest year since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began compiling statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes in 1975.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“The driver always has to take great care behind the wheel,” Bond added.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Gregory Vaughn Simpson may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this incident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline.
“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed at the hands of a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, our national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free consultation to guide you.
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