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West Athens Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Vermont Avenue and 120th Street

West Athens Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Vermont Avenue and 120th Street

West Athens hit-and-run Vermont 120th Street

Man Killed in West Athens Hit-and-Run at Vermont Avenue and 120th Street

WEST ATHENS, CA (May 24, 2022) – A hit-and-run crash killed a man at Vermont Avenue and 120th Street in West Athens.

According to an article published by the NBC Los Angeles, the tragic accident took place on Tuesday morning. Officers reported the collision at around 3 a.m.

The incident happened when a vehicle struck the man for an unknown reason in West Athens. The driver hit him at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and 120th Street.

Driver Hits Victim, Flees Scene

Firefighters along with the paramedics arrived at the scene and then found the victim left lying on the ground. They also located a wheelchair on the sidewalk near him.

Medical personnel soon confirmed that the man died as a result of the collision. His name has not been yet released pending notification of next of kin.

Meanwhile, officers affirmed that the motorist did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the area. The cause of the fatal West Athens hit-and-run crash is still under investigation.

Deputies forced the corner of Vermont Avenue and 120th Street to shut down for a time following the incident.


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