El Sereno Hit-and-Run Suspect Turned Himself In

A hit-and-run suspect decided to turn himself in on Saturday, October 24th, following a crash on Thursday on the same week. The suspect was identified as Oscar Garfias Suarez. He was suspected of striking a 75-year-old man named Guillermo Cartagena with a white pick-up truck in El Sereno when the man was crossing the road from Bullard Avenue near Alhambra Avenue. Video surveillance from the scene found that Suarez left the vehicle but did not attempt to help the victim and fled shortly afterwards. Cartagena is still in critical condition after the crash. Following his surrender, he is arrested for hit-and-run and is now under the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Can A Personal Injury Claim Be Filed by A Family Member?

It is possible to file a personal injury claim on behalf of an injured family member, but there are some legal hoops that you have to pass first. The most important part is that you have the approval of the injured family member since this will determine whether you will be able to represent them legally. If this isn’t possible, then there are other types of legal claims that you can pursue besides personal injury claims. To know more about the options you have, call us at (800) 310-1606 to get a free consultation on your case, available 24/7. Source: ABC7