Joseph Hansen Madarang Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Crash on 9th Street [Los Angeles, CA]
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39-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck on South Olive Street in Downtown LA
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 22, 2022) – Friday night, Joseph Hansen Madarang was arrested after a fatal pedestrian crash on 9th Street.
The incident happened around 11:40 p.m., at the intersection near Olive Street.
According to the LAPD, a westbound Lexus IS200t on an eastbound one-way street on 9th Street struck at least two men crossing inside a marked crosswalk.
The impact catapulted both pedestrians into the air, landing on the street. However, the Lexus driver continued westbound and collided head-on with another vehicle and a tractor-trailer.
One of the victims, only described as a 36-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Meanwhile, authorities arrested the Lexus driver, Madarang, in Los Angeles, for DUI. Madarang is being held in a place of $130,000 bail at Metropolitan Detention Center.
At this time, an active investigation is currently ongoing.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.
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