On Friday a thirteen year old girl was struck by two vehicles and rushed to the hospital where she later died. The horrible incident was first reported as a hit and run where two drivers ignored the fact they had hit the young women. However, upon further investigation the truth came out.

The truth is that Julia Siegler, an eighth-grader at Harvard Westlake School, was crossing the street at 7:20am on a red signal; she was then struck by the mirror of one car and then hit by the vehicle behind it that was driven by a juvenile. Both drivers got out at the chaotic scene and stayed with the victim until authorities arrived.

“At this point, we have not arrested nor have we booked either of the drivers,” Said Los Angeles Police Capt. Nancy Lauer. ”It appears to be a horrible accident.”

This tragedy could have been made much worse by the false accusal of these drivers who are clearly not at fault. Often police and prosecutors (who are only human) get it very wrong and people’s lives are put on the line.

Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend can help if you are ever falsely accused. No matter the circumstances anyone who is accused in a criminal case in the Los Angeles area should contact Mr. Helfend so he can set the record straight by getting to the truth.

Don’t let yourself be bullied, call Robert Helfend immediately.