Scooter Rider Suffers Severe Injuries after Dragged by Hit-and-Run Driver in Boyle Heights
BOYLE HEIGHTS, CA (September 1, 2022) – Luis Lopez was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Boyle Heights on Saturday evening, August 27.
The crash happened around 9:00 p.m. at Fickett Street and Boulder Street. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the 40-year-old victim was riding an electric scooter when he fell off.
Minutes later, the driver of a white Ford Econoline cargo van ran Lopez over and dragged him about 25 feet down the street before Lopez was able to get off.
The driver then took off, leaving Lopez unconscious in the middle of the street.
Responding paramedics rushed Lopez to the hospital with severe injuries. He was admitted into the intensive care unit, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
The city of Los Angeles offered a standing reward of up to $25,000 for information that helps solve this hit-and-run case.
Police urged anyone with information to call the Detective Juan Campos of the LAPD Central Traffic Division at 213-833-3713.
When involved in an accident, you need to stay at the scene and immediately take safety measures. Pull over, call 911, and check on all involved if able. Render aid if someone needs emergency medical attention while waiting for law enforcement and paramedics to arrive. Also, take a minute and document the crash. Remember, no matter how severe the circumstances are, do not leave the scene of a crash.
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