[02-15-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Train Crash in Whittier

Angles R. was killed after a deadly train accident in Whittier on Tuesday morning, February 15, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. near Pioneer Boulevard and Rivera Road in Whittier.

Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found the victim’s body lying near the tracks. It’s unclear what caused the accident to occur.

The victim sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the accident.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

The Los Angeles Metro, Amtrak Thruway bus, California Rail, or local public bus lines are good ways to move around in big cities. You will not have to drive or pay for parking, and you will be able to multitask while you wait.

Unfortunately, train accidents are widespread throughout the country. Every year, roughly 5,800 train-car incidents occur in the United States, with the majority of them occurring near railroad crossings, according to the US Department of Transportation. There are 600 deaths and 2,300 injuries as a result of these accidents.

Over 7,200 pedestrian railway-related deaths have occurred in the United States since 1997. Pedestrian railroad accidents are currently among the leading causes of death on American railways.

Pedestrian railroad accidents can occur due to various factors, such as negligence, outdated technology, open rail access, visibility, and a speeding train. During the investigation, the authorities will consider these aspects.

Train Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County

Accidents involving trains frequently result in life-threatening injuries and even death. Reach out to one of our Los Angeles County fatal train accident lawyers from Arash Law if you or a loved one has recently been involved in one of these accidents. We want to assist you in protecting your rights as a victim.

The deceased’s family may be able to recover damages from the accident through a wrongful death claim. Among these losses are medical bills, pain, and suffering; lost wages; decreases in future earning potential; scarring or disfigurement; and many other intangible losses.

Families who have lost a loved one due to an accident may be particularly vulnerable to manipulation on the part of the party responsible, who can take advantage of their distress and grief. Attorneys specializing in wrongful death cases will keep tabs on the case and keep their clients apprised of any developments.

When you hire Arash Law’s wrongful death attorneys, we only get paid if we win your case. Get started by calling (888) 488-1391.