Fatal Hit-and-Run Leaves One Dead, Suspect Arrested [Los Angeles, CA]

 Los Angeles, CA (May 8, 2024)- Authorities have confirmed the identity of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in the East Los Angeles area. The fatal incident occurred near Atlantic and Olympic boulevards shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Leaves One Dead: Suspect Apprehended
Near Atlantic and Olympic Boulevards where tragic incident occurred leaving one woman dead in a hit-and-run crash

 

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the victim as 42-year-old Jazmin Castillo from Snowmass Village, Colorado.

According to reports, Castillo sustained injuries from the hit-and-run and died near the scene. The California Highway Patrol officers located the suspected driver’s red Toyota Celica in a parking lot at the Commerce Casino and subsequently arrested the individual. The name of the suspect has not yet been released.

Victims and their families are often left with emotional trauma and financial burdens in the aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run crash. If you or a loved one has been affected by this tragic incident, our attorneys can provide crucial legal support and guidance.

Our attorneys specialize in car and truck accidents and wrongful death claims. We work diligently to hold negligent parties accountable and seek the compensation victims deserve. This includes medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and emotional pain and suffering.

In addition to providing personalized representation, our attorneys conduct thorough investigations to gather evidence and establish liability. We aim to pursue justice and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one in a fatal hit-and-run, our attorneys can guide you through the legal process and help you seek the justice and compensation you are entitled to.

Our law group extends our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are mourning the loss of their loved one.

It’s important to have experienced wrongful death lawyers on your side when losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Call us at 1-888-965-3827 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by phone, text, and online chat.

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Source: My News LA

The map below shows the location near Atlantic and Olympic Boulevards where a tragic incident occurred leaving one woman dead in a hit-and-run crash

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