March 07, 2023

Venice, CA – UPDATE: Oscar Montoya Identified in Pacific Avenue Bicycle Crash

Venice, CA (March 7, 2023) – Officials in the Venice area have identified the bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend. The accident took place on Saturday, March 5th, at 12:40 a.m. on Pacific Avenue near Channel Street.

According to a report from police, 51-year-old Oscar Montoya was riding his bicycle northbound on Pacific Avenue when he was hit by a light-colored car that was also traveling northbound. Montoya was ejected from his bike and landed in the road. Rescue workers arrived and attempted to provide lifesaving medical aid. Ultimately, Montoya succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the car fled the scene before authorities could arrive. Police are still searching for the suspect at this time. There is no additional description available.

The accident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. Anyone with details is asked to contact the LAPD South Traffic Division. There is no further information available.

We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the family of Oscar Montoya in the aftermath of this fatal bicycle crash in Los Angeles.

Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles

Nearly 300 people lose their lives every year in traffic crashes that occur in Los Angeles. Most crash victims are occupants of vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles. However, deadly accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians are also reported. In 2021, 17 bicyclists were killed in Los Angeles while more than 1,700 injuries also took place. These numbers represented a sharp increase of more than 20 percent over the same statistics for 2020.

It should be apparent that bicyclists face many risks on our local roadways. A bicycle offers no protection from the force and impact of a collision. Bicyclists are often involved in accidents that are not their fault. Drivers who fail to yield to bicyclists or fail to see them at all are common causes of serious and catastrophic collisions.

If you have lost a family member in a Los Angeles bicycle crash, our thoughts are with you. There is certainly nothing more difficult than the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one in a traffic accident. This is especially true if your loved one was not at fault for the collision. In these cases, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim in connection with the crash. A wrongful death case is complicated and should only be handled by an attorney who has experience in this practice area.

At Madison Law Group, our Venice wrongful death lawyers can help during your time of need. We know the difficulties that you are facing, and we want to walk you through this time period. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience. We will always stand up for your legal rights and fight for the compensation that you deserve.

We are standing by to speak with you at any time. Our firm always offers a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. To schedule your time to speak with one of our attorneys, please give us a call at (310) 201-7676.