[03-29-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Long Beach

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly pedestrian crash in Long Beach on Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022.

The accident happened in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Rose Avenue in Long Beach at approximately 8:07 a.m.

A westbound 2019 Jeep was traveling on Pacific Coast Highway struck a pedestrian for unclear reasons. The pedestrian was walking outside of a crosswalk.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the crash and was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The driver remained at the scene and talked with officers. Distracted driving, speeding, and intoxication were ruled out as factors in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call LBPD Detectives Jeff Meyer or Shawn Loughlin at 562-570-7355.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to end in death than other traffic accidents because pedestrians aren’t protected from dangerous roads.

In recent years, pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more common. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

It was estimated that 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. This means that in the United States, someone dies about every 88 minutes. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians went to the emergency room because of non-fatal collision-related injuries.

A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that death rates in California are 25% higher than they are in other states (NHTSA).

In 2018 alone, California had approximately 893 pedestrians fatalities and 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries. Pedestrian accidents are caused by careless driving, speeding, and drunk driving.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County

Whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, drivers must slow down because it’s against the law for them to speed up. They also have to give pedestrians the right of way at certain intersections. In a pedestrian accident, authorities will determine whether the driver broke any traffic rules.

A lawyer can help the deceased’s family file a wrongful death claim to get money for the harm caused by the accident. Compensation for lost wages, burial costs, pain, and mental anguish are some of the damages that may be given to someone who dies.

Arash Law will fight for our client’s rights and interests. The Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law can help people hit by pedestrians get the money they need to pay for their injuries.

When a pedestrian is hit by a truck, car, motorbike, or bike, Arash Law has access to a lot of money and people who can help us do the most thorough investigation possible for our clients. You can call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391 to set up a free meeting with one of our lawyers.