[09-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Hit and Killed by Train in Willowbrook

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a train killed one person in Willowbrook on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

The train accident happened around 12:15 a.m. near El Segundo Boulevard and Willowbrook Avenue.

The pedestrian was killed on the spot.

The identity of the victim has not yet been revealed.

The circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been disclosed.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies closed off the area as they investigated the accident.

Train Accident Statistics

The rail business has produced various safety innovations that have saved lives, whether a train derailment disaster, a train crash, or a railroad crossing catastrophe. However, accidents do occur.

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 1,625 train accidents in 2017.

In terms of fatalities, California has the largest number of deaths in train accidents, with 39 deaths in 2020.

Unprotected crossings account for 60% of all fatal railway accidents.

A train crash can have several causes. However, the following are some of the most common:

• Suicides
• Negligence
• Human error
• Trains traveling at high speed
• Mechanical malfunction
• Reckless pedestrians
• Derailments
• Defective tracks
• Unprotected railroad crossings

Los Angeles County Train Accident Lawyers

Every year, train accidents claim many lives, leaving countless families without their loved ones. According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, a train strikes a car or a person every two hours in the United States.

Trains are stunning, huge, and highly dangerous when involved in an accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt or died in a train accident, whether as a passenger, in a vehicle, or a pedestrian, you need a strong legal team on your side.

If you are a train accident victim, you must ensure that you have a skilled and trusted lawyer on your side because railroad companies do not want to be held accountable for such a huge loss. As a result, their insurance company and attorneys will do all they can to minimize your compensation as much as possible.

At Arash Law, our Los Angeles County train accident lawyers specialize in personal injury lawsuits involving significant train crash injuries. The firm defends people injured in train accidents.

Know how we may assist you following a terrible train accident. To schedule an appointment for a FREE case consultation, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.