[06-07-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Father Died, Other Family Members Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Carthay

A father died while his family members were injured after being struck by a vehicle in Carthay, Los Angeles, late Wednesday afternoon, June 07, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fatal crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at Chase Bank between La Cienega Boulevard and Pico Boulevard.

A driver reportedly jumped a curb and struck a family walking along the sidewalk before slamming into a nearby bank.

All three pedestrians were taken to a local hospital. The 51-year-old father was declared dead. The 19-year-old son is currently in fair condition, but the 48-year-old mother declined to critical condition.

The driver was treated for injuries but refused to be taken to the hospital.

The authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

You might not be able to think straight after a car accident. The outcome of your claim will be greatly influenced by what you say and do 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 trustworthy pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries have recently increased across the United States.

According to Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data, the number of traffic deaths as a whole went down by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian deaths went up by 27%.

In 2016, 5,977 pedestrians died in the country. As of the end of that year, an estimated 88 people died every minute. In 2017, pedestrian injuries sent at least 137,000 people to hospital emergency rooms.

In 2012, 893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were hurt in California. According to some research, this makes the state have the highest rate of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries.

When drivers don’t give way to pedestrians or stop too quickly, disasters almost always happen to pedestrians. If you want to go to court, the best thing to do is to talk to a lawyer specializing in such cases.