[03-13-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Industry

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are looking into the death of a woman who was hit by a car in the City of Industry on Sunday evening, March 13.

The fatal crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Azusa Avenue.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment before being pronounced dead.

Her identity was withheld until her relatives were notified.

There are no other details available.

The death was determined not to be a homicide by authorities investigating the case.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians can lead to life-threatening injuries or even fatalities. Passengers in automobiles and motorbikes are protected against fatal accidents, but pedestrians are not.

In the United States, the number of pedestrian accidents is on the rise. During the previous three decades, pedestrians have been responsible for a significant portion of all road deaths.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. One person dies every 88 minutes, according to estimates. Non-fatal crash-related injuries involving pedestrians accounted for an estimated 137,000 emergency room visits in 2017.

Pedestrians in California face a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states, according to recent studies. In 2018, 893 pedestrians were murdered and 14,000 were injured on California’s roadways.

Driver negligence, speeding, and failure to yield to pedestrians are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents. Having a knowledgeable attorney on your side is crucial while facing such challenges.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Crash Victims

It doesn’t matter if the pedestrian is at a marked crosswalk or not; drivers are legally required to slow down. At regulated intersections, pedestrians must also be given priority. When a car hits a pedestrian, the authorities will look into whether or not the driver broke any traffic regulations.

Through wrongful death, the family of the deceased can seek compensation from the guilty party. Examples of damages that may be awarded include compensation for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, and suffering.

In order to hold the wrongdoer accountable, Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fiercely defend our clients’ rights and interests. As a result of their extensive expertise in settlement discussions and courtroom battles, Arash Law’s Los Angeles County accident attorneys know just how to win a case.

To save lives, it is important to hold hazardous drivers accountable. Arash Law will help you get the compensation you deserve whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck accident, slip, and fall accident, or any other form of a motor vehicle accident.

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