[07-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Newhall Pass

One unidentified person was killed due to a fatal pedestrian accident near Newhall Pass on Saturday morning, July 2, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer (CHP) Moses Marroquin, the crash occurred at 3:39 a.m. at the Newhall Pass area of the 5 Freeway.

First responders received reports of a collision on the northbound 5 Freeway close to the interchange with the 14 Freeway.

Marroquin remarked that it was an automobile versus pedestrian.

According to authorities, the pedestrian was killed in the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is more likely that pedestrians will be killed or seriously injured when they are hit by a car. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in car-on-car collisions.

The number of pedestrians killed or injured on U.S. roads is steadily increasing. For decades, pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic deaths.

While other types of traffic deaths decreased by 14%, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that peer fatalities rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016.

There were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2017. According to the most recent figures, 88 people are killed every minute.

In 2017, 137,000 people were hospitalized for non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California are more likely to be injured or killed than those in other states.

More than 14,000 people were injured, and 893 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Speeding and failure to yield are two common causes of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. An experienced lawyer is critical in any legal proceeding.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if a pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk, drivers should exercise caution when approaching. Wherever possible, pedestrians must have the right-of-way at all intersections. There will be an investigation into whether or not the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any traffic laws.

Anyone who is to blame for the death of a loved one can be held accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit. Compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and even funeral expenses are examples of compensatory damages.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the rights of our clients to the fullest extent of the law.

Careless drivers should be held responsible for their actions if we want to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

We have earned a reputation as one of the state’s leading car accident attorneys. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.