[05-15-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Collision at West 228th Street and Normandie Avenue in Harbor Gateway

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at approximately 9:45 p.m. to the intersection of West 228th Street and Normandie Avenue, where they located the pedestrian.

The individual, whose name, age, and gender have not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The CHP is investigating the circumstances of the fatal collision.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports that in 2023, 9,076 pedestrians lost their lives in both traffic and non-traffic incidents. Non-traffic incidents occur in areas such as driveways, parking lots, and private property. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 7,314 pedestrian fatalities in 2023 were the result of traffic crashes on public roads.

NHTSA data also shows that most pedestrian deaths occurred in urban areas, accounting for 83% of the total. In terms of location, 76% of these fatalities took place on open roads, while 24% occurred at intersections. Additionally, 74% of pedestrian fatalities occurred during dark conditions, either with or without artificial lighting. The highest number of pedestrian deaths occurred on Fridays (1,155), followed closely by Saturdays (1,150).

Pedestrian deaths during daylight hours remained fairly consistent throughout the week, with the exception of Sundays, which saw a slight decline. However, nighttime pedestrian fatalities, particularly those occurring in the dark (with or without artificial lighting), varied significantly. These deaths were lowest on Tuesdays and peaked on Saturdays and Sundays.