Pedestrian Onesimo Flores dies after being hit in Los Angeles CA

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Pedestrian Onesimo Flores dies after being hit in Los Angeles CA

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 01, 2026) – A man in his 80s was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening in the South Park East neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Authorities identified the victim as Onesimo Maldonado Flores. The crash occurred around 7:35 p.m. as Flores was walking in a marked crosswalk at East 49th Street and Avalon Boulevard.

Police said a northbound vehicle struck Flores and fled the scene. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a black sedan. The investigation remains ongoing.


CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that over 919,000 police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, resulting in 242,000 injuries and 2,872 fatalities. Hit-and-run incidents accounted for 15% of all crashes that year, the highest percentage recorded in recent history.

“Having the proper resources is critical to thoroughly investigate a pedestrian accident and establish negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

“Factors such as road conditions, signage visibility, and lighting must all be carefully evaluated. These steps are essential in helping families of victims obtain justice,” Bond added, a national analyst for Accident Injury News. “Drivers must always exercise caution behind the wheel.”


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family of Onesimo Maldonado Flores may be entitled to 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.

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

“We understand the hardships families endure, and protecting their rights is essential. A wrongful death attorney will monitor the investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are fully 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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