LA Hit-and-Run Kills Motorcyclist Kenli Black Near Alameda Street

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LA Hit-and-Run Kills Motorcyclist Kenli Black Near Alameda Street

A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on July 12 in downtown Los Angeles, and his family is demanding justice after the driver accused of hitting him was released on bail.

The family identified the victim as Kenli Black, a healthcare worker at Brain Health USA. Black was on his way to assist someone on the night of July 12 when his motorcycle was sideswiped near Alameda Street. He was transported to a hospital, where he died on July 18.

Police arrested the driver, who was later released on bail. The incident remains under investigation.

An online fundraiser has been created to help cover funeral and travel expenses for Black’s family, who live outside Los Angeles.


CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

A motorist involved in a hit-and-run crash is required to remain at the scene and notify law enforcement officials. Failure to do so can result in criminal charges and other legal consequences. According to NHTSA, 2,872 people died in hit-and-run crashes in 2023, down from 2,972 the year before. Officials say the decline, though small, is significant and suggests the total number of hit-and-run crashes likely fell to around 2,800.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a hit-and-run case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

“Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. These procedures are necessary for helping those who have lost a loved one receive the justice that they deserve.”

Added Bond, the national analyst for Accident Injury News, “drivers must use great care behind the wheel, as even a momentary lapse in attention can lead to deadly consequences.”


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

As the investigation continues, the family of Kenli Black may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this incident.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

“We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”


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If your loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analyst Candice Bond today

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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