[07-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision in Arlington Heights

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a pedestrian woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Arlington Heights Saturday, July 2, 2022.

According to LAPD, the crash transpired around 2:20 a.m. at the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Wilton Place.

The driver initially stopped the car, got out, got back in, and then, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, he or she drove off, leaving the woman behind.

Companies did have security cameras that recorded the incident.

The woman, identified by family members as waitress ShawnKel W., 27, is seen in that video walking through the crosswalk while wearing white.

At the scene, the victim was pronounced dead.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Because pedestrians are not protected from hazardous roads, pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than other types of traffic accidents.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the US has increased recently. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27% while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

5,977 pedestrian fatalities were reportedly reported in 2017. About every 88 minutes, someone passes away in the US. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians experienced non-fatal collision-related injuries in 2017, which led to visits to the emergency room.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, California has a death rate that is 25% higher than that of other states (NHTSA).

Approximately 893 pedestrians died and 14,000 were injured in accidents in California alone in 2018. Careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving all contribute to pedestrian accidents.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

It is illegal for drivers to accelerate, so they must slow down whether or not there is a clearly marked crosswalk. At specific intersections, they must also give pedestrians the right of way. Authorities will decide whether the driver violates traffic laws in a pedestrian accident.

A lawyer can assist the family of the deceased in making a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the harm a collision caused. One who passed away may be awarded damages for things like lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, and mental suffering.

The rights and interests of our clients are protected by Arash Law. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident lawyers in Los Angeles County can assist people who have been struck by vehicles to obtain the compensation they require to cover their medical expenses.

Arash Law has access to a lot of resources and people who can help us conduct the most thorough investigation for our clients when a pedestrian is struck by a truck, car, motorcycle, or bicycle. To arrange a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391, which is a toll-free number.