[06-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Dead After Getting Hit by a Metro Train in Hawthorne

One unidentified pedestrian was killed after getting struck by a Metro Train in Hawthorne on Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 4:00 a.m., about half a mile away from the Hawthorne Metro Station, near the 4400 block of West 11th Street.

The pedestrian was struck by a Metro train under unclear circumstances. Information about the mishap is limited at the moment.

Unfortunately, the pedestrian was killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Train Accident Statistics

Everyone’s life revolves around public transportation. You’ve undoubtedly ridden a train or a bus at some point. It’s a cheap way to get around town without paying for parking or gas. Unfortunately, accidents involving public vehicles are becoming more common.

According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, at least one person or a vehicle is hit by a train every two hours in the United States. Every year, over 1,000 individuals are killed in train accidents. Due to these mishaps, around 2,300 people were injured, and 600 died.

More than half of all fatal train accidents occur at train crossings that lack active safety technology, inadequate safety equipment, or no safety measures to warn unsuspecting motorists.

In the United States, over 7,200 people have died due to train accidents since 1997. Pedestrian railroad accidents are currently among the leading causes of death on American railroads.

Pedestrians can lower their chances of being involved in a traffic accident by wearing bright clothing, crossing roads in open places away from automobiles, trees, or other objects that block drivers’ vision of them, choosing a safe route to their destination, and remaining awake and attentive.

Los Angeles County Fatal Train Accident Lawyers

A train accident could cause substantial damage or perhaps death. If a loved one was killed in a train accident, you might be able to file a wrongful death claim for compensation.

Injured victims of California train accidents have a legal right to seek compensation for all of their losses. Medical expenses, pain and suffering, missing wages, and a worse quality of life all fall into this category.

Victims of accidents have two years from the date of the incident to file a claim. If you’re dealing with a municipally run public transit system, keeping this in mind may be beneficial. If you’re unclear about a defendant or when to bring charges, you should consult with an experienced Los Angeles County train accident attorney from Arash Law.

Your most valuable ally will be a lawyer who understands how railway collision cases should be handled, familiar with the tough regulations that govern such claims, and whose firm has the means to fight for your rights. To schedule a free case review, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email. Our California railroad accident lawyers have extensive expertise in dealing with insurance providers.