Authorities seeking witnesses to L.A. County fatal hit-and-run

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed in a fatal hit-and-run.

The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Chico Avenue and Garvey Avenue in South El Monte.

Authorities say a light-colored sedan struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk and fled the scene. The victim died from their injuries.

No further details were provided about the deceased.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Temple Station at 626-285-7171.

If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.

L.A. has seen a troubling increase in traffic-related deaths since 2023. Hit-and-run deaths in L.A. have nearly doubled in recent years, the data shows, from 56 in 2020 to 108 in 2023. As of April 6, there have been 31 fatal hit-and-runs in the city.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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