Person of Interest Sought in Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Car Accident
Police investigators in Culver City are asking for the public's help in locating a "person of interest" in connection with a hit-and-run Los Angeles car accident that killed 58-year-old Michaelene Clemons the night of Feb. 28, 2010. According to a CBS News report, the accident involving a recreational vehicle and the pedestrian occurred at the intersection of Century and Van Ness boulevards. Clemons was struck and killed while crossing the street in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles.
Police are asking for the public's help to locate Darrell Anderson, who is the registered owner of the RV. He has an alias of James McGhee. California Highway Patrol officials are asking anyone who has information about Anderson's whereabouts to call 310-642-3939 or simply dial 911. If you see or locate this individual, please do not approach him. Officials say he has a lengthy criminal record and is considered dangerous.
My heart goes out to Clemons' family and friends for their devastating loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved this woman. Please keep them in your prayers.
Hit-and-Run Law
In this pedestrian accident, the driver of the RV who struck and killed Clemons committed a serious crime. Leaving the scene of an accident or hit-and-run is a serious violation of California law. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a): “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.” If Anderson is determined to have been the driver of the RV at the time, he is very likely to face felony hit-and-run and possibly, vehicular manslaughter charged, depending on the circumstances.
Seeking Legal Counsel
Clemons' family would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who will advise them about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to tell them how their car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run accident or to an incident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist. If this fatal pedestrian accident was caused by a dangerous condition on the roadway, the county or the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. Please remember that any claim against a California governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.
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