Bicyclist Dies In Compton Hit-And-Run Accident

Posted on: February 20, 2010 at 2:36 a.m.

A recent incident in Compton highlighted the importance of a Los Angeles hit and run defense attorney. A bicyclist in Compton was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on February 15 that left him dead, authorities in Compton are now looking for witnesses in order to find the driver.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department say that a silver or gray 1990s Ford passenger van hit the bicyclist at about 8 a.m. near the intersection of South Dwight Avenue and West Compton Boulevard.

The van was then seen fleeing east on Compton. The victim, whose name was not released, died of his injuries after rescuers attempted to treat him.

Surveillance videos from a market across the street shows the driver pull over, get out of the vehicle and walk over to the victim, but then get back into his van and flee the scene.

It also appears that the van was going at the speed limit and that the bicyclist might have ran the light at the corner, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not yet determined who was at fault for the accident.

A hit-and-run charge could mean serious trouble, regardless of whether you hit another car, someone’s property or a person.

Los Angeles City and California State Law requires anyone involved in a traffic accident, regardless of fault, to stop immediately and exchange driver's licenses and insurance before leaving the scene.

A hit-and-run charge could be either a misdemeanor or a felony. The deciding factor is the amount of property damage and the seriousness of injury.

Hit-and-run charges can be confusing and the wide range of circumstances surrounding hit-and-run violations can have an effect on the trial process, so you need an experienced Los Angeles hit-and-run defense attorney team on your side.

The knowledgeable Los Angeles hit-and-run defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and can devise a highly effective strategy to have hit-and-run charges reduced or completely dismissed. Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP has been recognized as one of the best U.S. law firms, based on the experience, professionalism, and ethics of its criminal defense lawyers and attorneys.

If you have been accused of a hit-and-run, contact the Los Angeles hit-and-run defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP immediately at 1-877-781-1570. We defend clients in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and San Bernardino counties. You can also visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on hit-and-run charges, the trial process and how we can help you if you’ve been accused of a hit-and-run.

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