[02-23-2026] Los Angeles County – 30-Year-Old Woman on Mobility Scooter Killed in South Los Angeles Hit-and-Run
South Los Angeles, California — A 30-year-old woman who was using a mobility scooter was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning while attempting to cross a street in South Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the collision occurred just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, near the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Denver Avenue. Authorities reported that the victim was crossing Slauson Avenue on her mobility scooter when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the woman to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, she was later pronounced dead.
Investigators say the driver involved in the crash fled the scene immediately after the impact and has not yet been located. LAPD officials are currently searching for a mid-2000s black Chevrolet Tahoe or Chevrolet Suburban believed to have front-end damage as a result of the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue efforts to identify the suspect vehicle and locate the driver responsible for the fatal crash. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the LAPD.
Source: ABC7
How to Claim Compensation After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving a Mobility Scooter
When a loved one is killed in a hit-and-run accident while riding a mobility scooter, surviving family members may have the right to pursue financial compensation through a wrongful death claim. Even if the at-fault driver is not immediately identified, there may still be legal options available depending on the circumstances of the crash.
Working with a qualified hit and run accident attorney can help families understand how to move forward with a claim. In many cases, compensation may be pursued through the victim’s uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, a third-party insurance policy, or other liable parties who may have contributed to the incident.
Because mobility scooter users are considered pedestrians under California law, these fatal crashes may also fall under pedestrian accident claims. A knowledgeable Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer can evaluate the details of the crash and determine whether negligence played a role — such as speeding, failure to yield, or reckless driving.
If the victim passed away as a result of the injuries sustained in the hit-and-run, certain family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A dedicated Los Angeles wrongful death attorney can help seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering caused by the sudden loss.
Navigating a fatal hit-and-run case can be overwhelming, especially while coping with grief. If your loved one was killed in a hit-and-run involving a mobility scooter, contact J&Y Law today at (877) 718-5027 for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights and options.