[08-08-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Fatally Struck In Compton

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Gardena (91) Freeway in Compton Monday morning, August 8, 2022.

According to Officer Stephen Brandt, the deadly colllision transpired at 12:16 a.m. on the westbound Gardena Freeway at Central Avenue.

Brandt reported that a medical examiner determined the person to be deceased at the scene.

It appeared that the person who had passed away was a male. It was unclear whether he got out of a vehicle or walked onto the freeway; this information was not immediately available.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Because pedestrians aren’t shielded from hazardous roads, pedestrian accidents are more likely than other types of traffic accidents to result in fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities have increased over the past few years in the United States. While other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrian fatalities were reportedly recorded. In the US, a death occurs every 88 minutes on average. According to estimates, non-fatal collision-related injuries caused 137,000 pedestrians to visit the emergency room in 2017.

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

There were approximately 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries in California alone in 2018. Accidents involving pedestrians are often caused by speeding, drunk driving, and careless driving.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

Drivers must slow down because it is illegal for them to accelerate whether or not there is a marked crosswalk. At certain intersections, they must also yield to pedestrians. Authorities will decide whether a driver violates traffic laws in a pedestrian collision.

A lawyer can assist the deceased’s family in making a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the harm the accident caused. Some damages that may be awarded to a deceased person include remuneration for lost wages, burial expenses, pain, and mental anguish.

Arash Law will defend the rights and interests of our clients. Pedestrians struck by vehicles in Los Angeles County can get the financial aid they require to cover their medical expenses from the pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law.

When a truck, car, motorcycle, or bicycle strikes a pedestrian, Arash Law has access to many resources and people who can assist us in conducting the most thorough investigation for our clients. To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 488-1391, which is our toll-free number.