Luis Sosa ID’d as Pedestrian Killed in Pacoima Hit-and-Run Accident at Glenoaks Boulevard and Desmond Street
Pacoima, California (February 7, 2020) – The pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in Pacoima has been identified as Luis Sosa, 44, of Pacoima.
The deadly accident took place at around 8:16 p.m. Thursday, February 6, near the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Desmond Street.
Authorities said Sosa was struck by a red or burgundy SUV.
Sosa was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the SUV did not stop to render aid and fled the scene traveling eastbound on Highway 118 from Glenoaks Boulevard.
Police later arrested the suspected hit-and-run driver. The name of the suspect was not immediately disclosed.
No other details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
A person on foot is no match for a vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death. “Due to the incredibly serious nature of these types of injuries, pedestrian accident cases often require special care in order to help ensure victims receive the full compensation they need for extensive medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation therapy, in-home care, lost past and future earnings, and numerous other economic and non-economic damages”, Said Arin Khodaverdian, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
Arin noted that pedestrians, in most instances, have the right-of-way when crossing a street or an intersection. According to Arin, to properly investigate a pedestrian crash and prove negligence, enough resources are required. “A skilled attorney has the resources and will help investigate the accident to determine the party at fault,” Arin said