[09-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Killed While Walking on 405 Freeway in Granada Hills

According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck and killed an unidentified pedestrian in the Granada Hills neighborhood Friday, September 23, 2022.

CHP Officer Stephan Brandt said the crash occurred at around 3:15 a.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway at Devonshire Street.

The body of the victim was discovered on the highway.

The victim of the crash, as well as the make and model of the vehicle that was involved, were not identified by the police.

The authorities are still looking into the accident involving the pedestrian.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Regarding car accidents on the road, pedestrian accidents are consistently among the most deadly.

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%. This is according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

In 2017, there were 5,977 deaths of pedestrians in the United States. Every 88 minutes, a pedestrian dies in an accident with a car. Most of the time, pedestrians are killed in accidents because they are more likely to be involved. When something terrible happens, they have nothing to protect them.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 25% more people die in car accidents in California than in the rest of the country. In 2018, 893 people died, and 14,000 were hurt while walking on roads in California.

Most pedestrian accidents happen when a driver is careless or reckless, goes too fast, or doesn’t stop for a pedestrian.

Most Trusted Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

When cars and people on foot collide, there is a high chance of severe injuries and, in the worst cases, death. Depending on the specifics of the tragedy, it may be hard for the victim’s family to find comfort in their grief, and they may not know what to do next.

The best thing to do is to talk to a pedestrian lawyer who knows what to do. With the help of a lawyer, a claim for wrongful death can be made. Even so, they have to finish it as quickly as they can.

As soon as this is possible, a wrongful death claim should be made. If someone dies suddenly, their family might call an attorney for help.

Arash Lawyers is an expert in pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles County. They have years of experience and access to many resources. They can also talk to the insurance company on your behalf to ensure you get a fair settlement.

Our law firm, Arash Law, has a good name in the area and a long list of successes. Get in touch with a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm as soon as possible. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to contact us.