Dementia Patient Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA: A 70-year-old dementia patient was struck and killed by a vehicle after wandering away from his caregiver, walking eastbound on Avenue I at 8th Street East in the city of Lancaster around 10:35 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Witnesses stated that a light colored Nissan Versa struck the victim and fled eastbound on Avenue I and out of sight.

Los Angeles County Fire Department and paramedics were on scene and transported the victim to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

No further details were available at the time of report.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating this incident.

Video: Anthony Cheval, Photojournalist / KNN