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El Monte, CA – Andrea Santos Identified In Fatal Hit and Run Incident

El Monte, CA (August 9, 2018) – A tragic pedestrian accident last weekend in El Monte led to the death of one person. The deceased pedestrian was identified by authorities on Thursday as 28-year-old Andrea Santos.

Santos was walking along Rush Street and Rosemead Boulevard around 5:00 am on Sunday, August 5th when she was struck by the vehicle. Paramedics responded to the crash site and performed life-saving measures on Santos. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.

Police are investigating the crash as a hit-and-run. At this time, there is no information on the suspect. Police have not provided a vehicle description. Officer M. Sencion with the California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Anyone with information should call Officer Sencion at 323-980-4600.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

We are truly saddened to hear of the death of Andrea Santos. It is always tragic when a person dies in a vehicle crash, especially a person as young as Ms. Santos.

Police will continue to search for the hit-and-run driver. When the driver is located, they will face criminal charges for leaving the scene of an accident. Depending on the results of the crash investigation, the driver may also face civil liability for the crash.

In California, negligence that leads to the injuries of another can be the basis for a personal injury suit. In such cases, you need the services of an experienced Los Angles personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney can help you recover payments for medical expenses as well as lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering.

You should never overlook the benefit of hiring a Southern California accident attorney. At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we strive to help change each and every client’s life in a positive way.

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Tags: Andrea Santos, California Highway Patrol, El Monte, Rosemead Boulevard, Rush Street

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