[05-08-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – 22-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle Along 101 Freeway

A 22-year-old female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle along the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, May 08, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened around 4:00 p.m. on a ramp at Grand Avenue.

The victim is named Daniella L., who was identified on Tuesday, May 09.

The authorities have not released any further information, and investigations are currently underway.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

It can be hard to think straight when you’ve just been in a car accident. However, the outcome of your lawsuit will be significantly impacted by what you do and say at the accident scene. The following tips may help you avoid reducing your personal injury claim value:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Immediately visit a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• A lawyer should be consulted before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact a notable pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are much more likely to die or be seriously hurt in a crash. Accidents leave them defenseless. The number of pedestrians killed or injured in car accidents has increased in the United States recently.

Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, while other traffic deaths decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
In 2017, 5,977 people died on foot in the United States. According to the latest data, 88 people are killed every minute. In 2017, 137,000 people were treated in hospitals for non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

A recent study found that pedestrians in California have a higher risk of being injured or killed than in any other state. In 2020, there were 55,000 injured and 6,516 killed in pedestrian accidents in California.