[04-25-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Mother Killed, 6-Year-Old Daughter Severely Injured After Pedestrian Accident in Mid-Wilshire

A 35-year-old mother was killed, and her 6-year-old daughter sustained severe injuries after a pedestrian accident in Mid-Wilshire in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the vehicle crashed into a building near Ogden Drive and Colgate Ave. around 8:00 a.m., killing a mother and sending her young daughter to the hospital.

The 30-year-old driver reportedly struck the two pedestrians while they were walking to Hancock Park Elementary School, where the girl attended her first grade. The driver then plowed into a two-story apartment building.

The mother was declared dead at the scene. Her daughter was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition.

The driver was also taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. On Wednesday, April 26, authorities said a medical emergency might have caused the accident. The driver was identified and is still out of custody at this time. Their identity was not revealed to the public.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho expressed his condolences to everyone affected through a social media post. Councilwoman Katy Young Yaroslavsky released a statement addressing street safety in Los Angeles.

Carvalho also voiced his concern and took action to ensure school safety measures.

Proficient Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

In California, the state law protects pedestrians equally from collisions as drivers, passengers, and cyclists. Injuries suffered after a pedestrian accident that wasn’t your fault may lead to personal injury or even wrongful death claims against the driver at fault.

During our free consultation, our reliable lawyers will analyze your case, discuss the next steps, and review the factors that might influence the final settlement amount.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Keeping a level head after being hit by a vehicle can be challenging, significantly if you’re injured. Your subsequent claim against the at-fault party may be significantly impacted by your actions and words at the accident scene. Follow these steps to avoid reducing the value of your personal injury claim:

• Report the collision to the authorities and request an accident report.
• Take pictures of the car that hit you, the accident site, injuries, the damage to your property, the road conditions, and the weather.
• The driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate should all be photographed.
• Obtain eyewitness names and contact information, including anyone who may have seen something.
• Please seek medical help as soon as possible, and ensure your doctors know all the parts of your body that are harmed.
• Keep a journal of your injuries and recovery processes, and record the costs you paid.
• Avoid speaking with an insurance adjuster or accepting a settlement offer before speaking with a knowledgeable attorney.
• Avoid posting your accident or the events leading up to it on social media.
• Speak with a knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to result in death or severe injury. Pedestrians are unprotected during collisions.

The number of pedestrian accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities on American roads has increased. In recent decades, pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic-related deaths.

There has been a 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic deaths have decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

The latest data indicates that over 88 people are killed every minute. In 2017, 137,000 people were treated in hospitals for non-fatal pedestrian injuries. Five thousand nine hundred seventy-seven people died on foot in the United States in 2017.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California are more likely to suffer injuries or die than pedestrians in other states. In 2020, pedestrian accidents in California resulted in 55,000 injuries and 6,516 deaths.