Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Mini Bike Crash on 27th Street

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (August 23, 2023) – Sunday morning, a hit-and-run crash on Griffith Avenue left a rider hospitalized.

The crash happened on August 13th, at around 3:45 a.m., in the area of 27th Street and Griffith Avenue in the Los Angeles South Central neighborhood.

Based on the initial investigation, the suspect’s vehicle —described to be a “box type”— hit a woman riding a mini motorized “pocket bike”. However, the driver did not pull over and continued driving westbound on Adams Boulevard.

Responding Los Angeles Couty Fire paramedics rushed the female victim to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Currently, the city of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can give information that may lead to the suspect’s arrest.

Those with further information regarding the hit-and-run are encouraged to contact Detective Juan Campos of the LAPD at 213-833-3713.

Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditions of the road. Remember that willfully disregarding traffic laws and engaging in unsafe driving behaviors frequently lead to auto accidents that can completely change a person’s life.

It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when injured in a hit-and-run crash. Reach out to the personal injury attorneys at Sweet James today. With 20 years of experience in the field, we know what it takes to help you win your case. Our team understands what you are going through, and we are here to help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat.