[04-19-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Boyle Heights Results in Death of One Person

According to authorities, an unidentified person was struck and killed by a vehicle on the 5 Freeway early Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was struck shortly before 3:00 a.m. in the southbound lane of the freeway near South Lorena Street in Boyle Heights.

The person was declared dead on the freeway at 3:10 a.m.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and the driver who hit the person remained on the scene after the collision.

According to the CHP, the driver of the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq was not injured and was not arrested.

The pedestrian’s presence on the freeway is unknown. The CHP received reports of a man walking on the southbound side of the freeway south of Euclid Avenue before the person was struck.

Police set up a traffic stop north of the reported location, but the pedestrian’s body was discovered in the second lane.

The pedestrian’s identity has not been disclosed.

According to CHP Officer Robert Gomez, traffic on the freeway was disrupted for about two hours, but lanes have since reopened.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents frequently result in serious injuries or death. Pedestrians aren’t protected at all in car or motorcycle accidents, but passengers most certainly are.

The number of pedestrian accidents in the United States is on the rise. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic deaths for the last three decades.

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

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in 2017. In other words, about 88 people die every minute if the figures are to be believed. In 2017, there were 137,000 hospitalizations due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

Recent studies show that pedestrians in California are more likely to be injured or killed than those in other states. A total of 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured in California’s 2018 pedestrian accidents.

Accidents involving pedestrians are frequently caused by driver error, such as speeding or failure to yield. Having an experienced lawyer on your side can’t be overestimated by anyone.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A driver is required to slow down regardless of whether or not a pedestrian is crossing at an official crosswalk. Pedestrians must be given priority at all intersections that are subject to regulation. Accident investigators will investigate the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian to see if he violated any traffic laws at the time.

Families who have lost a loved one can seek compensation from the person or organization that caused their loss through a wrongful death claim. Damages such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral expenses are all within the scope of what courts are willing to compensate for.

At Arash Law, we are committed to defending our clients’ rights and interests, no matter how far the law allows us to go. Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law have a proven track record of success in both out-of-court settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation.

If reckless drivers are held accountable, innocent lives can be saved. Contact Arash Law today if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident.

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