[06-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Lancaster

A hit-and-run crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle left a man dead, and police are looking for the driver involved in Lancaster late Saturday night, June 25, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. the man was crossing Avenue I near 7th Street East, outside of a crosswalk.

At that point, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Avenue I struck the man while he was on the road.

The vehicle, believed to be some Honda or Nissan based on the vehicle parts left behind, fled the scene.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he was declared dead, the LASD said.

It is unknown whether speed, alcohol, or drugs were factors in the crash.

The crash is under investigation by LASD.

Authorities ask that anyone who knows about the crash call the Traffic Investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to end in death than other traffic accidents because pedestrians aren’t protected from dangerous roads.

In recent years, pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more common. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

It was estimated that 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. In the United States, someone dies about every 88 minutes. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians went to the emergency room because of non-fatal collision-related injuries.

A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that death rates in California are 25% higher than in other states (NHTSA).

In 2018 alone, California had approximately 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries. Pedestrian accidents are caused by careless driving, speeding, and drunk driving.

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Whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, drivers must slow down because it’s against the law for them to speed up. They also have to give pedestrians the right of way at certain intersections. In a pedestrian accident, authorities will determine whether the driver broke traffic rules.

A lawyer can help the deceased’s family file a wrongful death claim to get money for the harm caused by accident. Compensation for lost wages, burial costs, pain, and mental anguish are some of the damages that may be given to someone who dies.

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