Los Angeles, CA (July 6, 2025) – Emerson Noel Escobar Gonzalez, 25, was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash involving multiple vehicles in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
Accident Details: The fatal collision occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 450 block of West 91st Street, where first responders found four vehicles involved. One male victim was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Emerson Noel Escobar Gonzalez by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, two women reportedly fled the scene on foot following a physical altercation at or immediately after the time of the crash.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and the subsequent flight of the involved individuals. In California, any driver involved in a fatal crash is legally required to stop, provide aid, and contact authorities. Fleeing the scene can lead to serious criminal charges and civil consequences. Investigators will examine eyewitness accounts and available surveillance footage to identify those responsible.
If the fleeing individuals are located and determined to have caused the crash, the victim’s family may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Emerson Noel Escobar Gonzalez.
Source: CBS News