[07-28-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Man Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Drivers

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a man lying on the street was fatally struck by hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles Thursday, July 28, 2022.

The collision occurred at about 1:30 a.m. at Vernon and Towne avenues in Historic South-Central.

According to the LAPD, the victim, Eduardo T., was being pulled off the street by witnesses who had seen him lying in the intersection when he was struck by a dark pick-up truck.

The truck’s driver did not pull over.

Moments later, a second car allegedly ran over Trujillo, and the second driver allegedly did not stop to provide aid, according to the police.

At the scene, Trujillo was identified as deceased.

Anyone with information resulting in the capture and conviction of the hit-and-run drivers may be eligible for a reward of up to $50,000.

Call Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or email him at 31480@lapd.online if you have any information.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Numerous pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in car accidents. In a car-on-car accident, pedestrians are unprotected.

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the US. Pedestrian accidents have been a major contributor to traffic fatalities in recent years.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) notes that between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, despite a 14% decline in other types of traffic-related deaths.

5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in the United States in 2017. 88 people pass away every minute, according to the most recent statistics.

Non-fatal pedestrian injuries led to 137,000 hospitalizations in 2017.

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Driver error, excessive speed, or failure to yield are frequently to blame for fatalities and injuries to pedestrians. Having an accomplished attorney on your side is crucial in any court case.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The driver must slow down and drive with extra caution if the pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk. Pedestrians always need to be given the go-ahead at intersections unless otherwise specified. If the driver who struck the pedestrian broke traffic laws, it would be determined through an investigation.

When someone they love passes away, they may be held responsible for their actions. Compensation damages include funeral expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.

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