[02-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Crash on 210 Freeway Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly pedestrian crash in Pasadena on Monday morning, February 7, 2022.

The accident happened on the westbound lanes of Foothill Freeway at the Lake Avenue off-ramp at around 2:35 a.m.

A pedestrian was struck by an unspecified vehicle on the westbound lanes of Foothill Freeway. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

Unfortunately, the unidentified pedestrian was killed in the mishap. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

California is high on the list of states with the highest number of fatalities for pedestrians. Between 2008 and 2017, 7,127 pedestrians were killed in California due to vehicle-related accidents.

There was a 34.5 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities in the United States over this period. The rate of pedestrian deaths in California rose by 38.4 percent.

Los Angeles County is the most dangerous county in the country for pedestrians, with nearly double the number of pedestrians killed as the next highest county.

According to data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, Los Angeles has seen an increase in pedestrian deaths since 2015.

More than 14,230 pedestrians were injured, and 439 pedestrians were killed on Los Angeles City streets between 2012 and 2016.

Los Angeles Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

Losing a loved one in a deadly pedestrian crash can be a devastating experience for the victim’s family. They may still be overwhelmed with grief and sorrow as their trauma is still fresh.

However, they must also adhere to California’s strict deadlines when filing a wrongful death claim. The victim’s family must file a wrongful death claim within two years since the accident happened.

This is why it’s best to immediately consult an experienced Los Angeles accident lawyer following the tragedy. When it comes to representing pedestrians who have been wounded or killed in pedestrian accidents, Arash Law has a great deal of experience and expertise.

For this reason, and many others, we devote the necessary time and resources to thoroughly getting to know our customers and their problems. To speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident, call (888) 488-1391 today.