[09-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Man Fatally Struck by Car in Long Beach

A car struck and killed a pedestrian in Long Beach on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash happened at 12:40 a.m. in the 3300 block of South Street.

Officers found that the pedestrian was going northbound across South Street, outside of a marked crosswalk, when he was hit by a Honda driven by an adult citizen of Lakewood City.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

His identity was not immediately revealed.

According to police, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Speed, distracted, or intoxicated driving did not seem to have contributed to the crash.

The accident is to be further investigated.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles are prevalent. These accidents often happen at night when the city streets are busy and the freeways are full of motorists rushing toward their destination.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,735 pedestrians were killed in traffic incidents in the United States in 2013. During the same year, 150,000 pedestrians were hurt, and medical attention was provided. In 2017, 45% of the deaths in Los Angeles were due to pedestrian accidents.

It’s important to remember that pedestrian accidents are almost always 100 percent preventable. In most cases, they are caused by reckless or distracted drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians. But pedestrians can also be at fault, especially if they’re not paying attention while crossing the street. No matter who is at fault, the best way to prevent pedestrian accidents is for drivers and pedestrians to be more aware of their surroundings and to follow the rules of the road.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one is hit by a car, there are several things you should do. One of these is to retain the assistance of an attorney to defend you and your rights. An attorney can provide you with an honest judgment of who appears to be at fault in the accident. An attorney may be able to employ specialists and investigators to establish the driver’s responsibility. This can help you collect more damages and get reimbursed for your losses, including medical expenses, pay loss, physical discomfort, and emotional distress.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law can do all these things. The track record in recovering damages shows how competent they defend your claim. We understand the challenges pedestrians face when navigating busy streets, and we are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

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