Posted On: April 2, 2008 by Greenberg & Rudman

HIT AND RUN CAR ACCIDENT: PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN WOODLAND HILLS, CA

A hit & run driver struck a man as he was crossing Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, CA in the San Fernando Valley. After the initial strike, the victim was run over by another driver who stayed at the scene. Sadly, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There were witnesses to the hit and run crime, which occurred earlier this month.

pedestrian%20chalk%20figure.jpgThe victim was first hit by an eastbound BMW sedan as he was crossing from the north side. The first driver fled the scene. A second driver in an Audi unknowingly ran over the victim, dragging him about 40 feet while under the car. The Audi driver cooperated with police while remaining at the scene. There was no crosswalk at the accident site. Witnesses were able to describe the hit and run car and driver. Hit & run is a felony in California. She faces felony charges of Hit and Run if apprehended.

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