Suspect Hit-and-run Driver Sought by LAPD for Chatsworth Man’s Death
CHATSWORTH, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2017) – Joseph Cobb, 66, of Chatsworth died in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision Tuesday night in the 20600 block of Lassen Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Halloween night fatality was reported about 9 p.m.
The suspect motorist who fled the scene of the 9 p.m. crash is being sought by police. There is no description of the suspect driver, but they were in a 2014 Kia Optima with a black top.
The victim was transported to a hospital where he later died.
There is a reward offered by the city of Los Angeles of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension and
conviction, or “resolution through a civil compromise” of the suspect hit-and-run motorist. Witnesses or anyone with information may call LAPD Detective William Bustos at (818) 644-8021, or (877) LAPD-247.
Those of us at Johnson Attorneys Group offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Cobb as they cope with such tremendous loss.
If a negligent person, driver or entity has hurt you or a loved one, it’s important that immediate steps are taken to protect your legal rights. Hit-and-run drivers are cowards and police will do everything in their power to locate the suspect and hold them accountable. The insurance companies will do everything in their power to minimize your injuries, blame innocent people and reduce the amount of compensation owed to you. Johnson Attorneys Group has been helping clients in the Chatsworth community recover financial losses for more than a decade. Contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION at 800-235-6801.
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