[02-20-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Pico Rivera

Authorities reported that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Pico Rivera early Monday morning, February 20, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. on the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway at Rose Hills Road.

Little information is known at the moment. The victim’s identification and the circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear. No further details on the driver involved were released.

CHP officers were seen investigating the fatality while a body beneath a yellow cover lay in one of the highway’s lanes.

The crash caused all southbound lanes to be shut down for roughly an hour before being reopened.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to data compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of lives lost in car crashes decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016. In spite of these decreases, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27% during this time period. These figures show how dangerous it is to walk along U.S. roads nowadays.

In 2016, 5,977 people were killed while walking in the United States. By the end of that year, 88 people were dying every minute. In 2017, about 137,000 pedestrians were injured, necessitating medical attention.

In 2012, almost 14,000 pedestrians were hurt and 893 were killed in California. Several reports have pinpointed this as the state’s biggest killer and injury maker of pedestrians.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

If you’re in a pedestrian accident, you need to report it to the police right away. Provide an explicit response to the question posed, and avoid making any assumptions. Victims often feel obligated to apologize, even when they have little to do with the incident. Such actions could be grounds for the insurance company to deny a claim.

Obtaining a copy of the report is as simple as contacting the appropriate authorities. We need you to fill out the form below so that we can submit your request. We’ll get right on your case once we have the report. You can get a free evaluation of your insurance claim from our reputed attorneys right now.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

Walking along California roads can be dangerous, and victims of pedestrian accidents are afforded the same rights as drivers, cyclists, and passengers. You or a loved one might be eligible to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if you were hurt in a car crash that wasn’t your fault.

Our trusted Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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