[07-21-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – 1 Motorcyclist & 1 Pedestrian Hospitalized Following Collision on Alameda Street

A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were injured after colliding with each other in Los Angeles on Friday morning, July 21, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred on Alameda Street, north of 14th Street, at around 12:00 a.m.

Two people were found on the ground when the authorities arrived. Investigations are underway to determine what caused the motorcyclist to strike the pedestrian.

Firefighters and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department brought the motorcyclist and pedestrian to a nearby hospital in unknown conditions.

No information was released regarding the identities of the two people involved.

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• 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 in California as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In collisions, pedestrians are at substantially greater risk of serious injuries or death due to their inherent vulnerability. Across the country, pedestrian fatalities and property damage caused by automobile accidents are on the rise.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017 alone, 5,977 individuals died while walking in the United States, equating to an average of 88 pedestrian deaths per day. Additionally, 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries required hospital treatment.

In a recent study, California was ranked as the state with the highest pedestrian injury and fatality rates. Pedestrian accidents and deaths caused by pedestrians totaled 55,000 in 2020, according to the California Department of Transportation.