Los Angeles, CA (July 3, 2024) – A tragic hit-and-run accident has left 29-year-old Tyler Orona in critical condition as Los Angeles police search for the driver responsible.
Accident Details: The incident occurred Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 4:35 p.m. near Sherman Way and Coldwater Canyon Avenue in Valley Glen. Security footage captured the moment Orona was struck by a white four-door Infiniti sedan while attempting to cross Sherman Way. The impact was severe, tossing Orona into the air and leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
Investigation: According to reports, Orona suffered two broken femurs, a dislocated arm, a crushed pelvis, fluid in his lungs, and the loss of a toe. Doctors believe Orona will survive, but his recovery will be long and arduous, requiring over a year of therapy and several months of hospitalization. The LAPD has released the security footage in hopes that someone will recognize the vehicle that hit Orona. His family, who has reviewed the footage multiple times, notes that the car in the video appears to swerve toward Orona rather than away from him. The investigation is still ongoing.
Legal Considerations: As a personal injury attorney, I find that several aspects of this case warrant further examination. The primary focus will be on identifying the driver of the white Infiniti sedan. Surveillance footage and any eyewitness accounts will be critical in this endeavor. The pressing question in this case is why the driver swerved toward Orona instead of trying to avoid him. Investigating the driver’s actions and intentions will be crucial. Did the driver act recklessly? Was it intentional? Was the driver impaired? Answers to these questions will help shed light on the driver’s state of mind. Once the driver is identified, they could face significant legal consequences, including charges of felony hit-and-run, given the severity of Orona’s injuries. From a civil perspective, Orona may pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the driver. This lawsuit would seek damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and the long-term impact on Orona’s quality of life.
My sincerest thoughts are with Tyler Orona and his family and friends during this difficult time, and I hope Tyler makes a fast recovery. His family has also set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the mounting hospital bills and the numerous surgeries required for Orona’s recovery.
Source: ABC 7