Driver Sought after Fleeing Scene of El Monte Crash that Critically Injured 12-Year-Old Boy

El Monte, California (January 21, 2020) – Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a 12-year-old boy critically injured Saturday night in El Monte.

The El Monte Police Department said the accident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. at Garvey and Lexington avenues.

Family members identified the boy on a GoFundMe page as Victor Magana.

Authorities said a Toyota Sienna and a Chevy Suburban collided, and one of them spun out of control and hit a curb.

A surveillance video from a nearby business showed the driver of the Chevy fleeing the scene on foot.

The 12-year-old suffered critical injuries in the crash. He was rushed to a hospital where he remained in stable condition as of Monday.

Another unidentified person sustained injuries that were considered less serious.

El Monte police are asking any person with information about the crash or the suspect driver to call them at 626-580-2100.

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.