[04-28-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Crash in Palms Results in One Death

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Palms late Thursday, April 28, 2022.

According to police, the fatal collision occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Palms Boulevard and Vinton Avenue.

A Kia Soul driver was driving east on Palms Boulevard and Vinton Avenue when it collided with a man who was crossing the street.

Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department treated the victim, who died at the scene, according to police.

His identity was not revealed right away.

According to police, the driver of the Kia Soul remained at the scene of the accident and cooperated with the investigation.

According to police, it’s unclear whether speed played a role in the collision.

Alcohol or drugs were reportedly not a factor.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians frequently result in fatalities or significant injuries. A collision between a car and a pedestrian is completely unprotected.

Accidents involving pedestrians in the United States are on the rise. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities for the past several decades.

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

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the United States. Every minute, 88 people are killed, according to the latest statistics.

Non-fatal pedestrian injuries accounted for 137,000 hospitalizations in 2017.

The risk of injury or death for Californian pedestrians appears to be higher than for those in other states, according to research published recently.

More than 14,000 people were injured in pedestrian accidents in California last year, 893 of whom were killed.

Pedestrian injuries and deaths are frequently blamed on driver error (such as speeding or failing to yield). It is critical in any legal proceeding to have an experienced attorney on your side.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if a pedestrian is not in a designated crosswalk, a driver must exercise caution and reduce their speed when approaching the pedestrian. Pedestrians must be given precedence at all intersections, subject to regulation unless otherwise stated. There will be an investigation into whether or not the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any traffic laws.

Wrongful death claims can be filed against those responsible for families who have lost a loved one. Compensatory damages, such as those for physical and emotional suffering, lost wages, and even funeral costs.

It is our goal to protect our clients’ interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for their clients’ rights to compensation.

Innocent lives can be saved if careless drivers are held accountable for their actions. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, don’t hesitate to contact Arash Law right away.

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