Victim Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Seventh Street in Los Angeles ID’d as Byern Smith

Los Angeles, California (May 19, 2020) – 51-year-old Byern Smith has been identified as the victim who was struck and killed by an alleged hit-and-run driver on Seventh Street in downtown Los Angeles earlier this month, police reported.

As per the report, Smith was hit by a 2005 Scion xB driven by 59-year-old Maria Perez while walking in the 1600 block of East 7th Street at about 2:00 a.m. on May 7.

Sadly, Smith died in the accident.

Perez, a Bell Gardens resident, fled the scene after the wreck. Police later arrested her in the area of Gladys Avenue and 6th Street at around 1:50 a.m. Sunday

Perez was booked on felony hit-and-run two felony warrants, three misdemeanor warrants, and is expected to be in court on Monday.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.