[09-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 18-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Quartz Hill

According to police, an 18-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing busy lanes of traffic in Quartz Hill on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

The crash occurred just after 10:05 p.m. on West Avenue L just west of 42nd Street West, close to Prime Desert Woodland Preserve.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 52-year-old man driving westbound struck the man as he was crossing.

The victim was declared dead by the paramedics who responded to the scene.

His identity was not disclosed pending notification of his family, but the CHP noted that he was a Lancaster resident.

According to the CHP, drugs, and alcohol were not factors in the collision because the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The CHP was requesting that anyone with information on the collision call them at 661-948-8541. You can leave anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or by visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

If a pedestrian were to be hit by a car, they would likely suffer serious injuries, if not deadly. Those on foot would take the biggest hit in a car crash.

There has been an increase in the frequency and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries across the United States. The rate of pedestrian deaths has been disturbingly high for some time.

According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27%, while overall traffic fatalities fell by 14%.

There were 5,977 fatalities involving pedestrians in the United States in 2017. As of late 2016, the death toll was estimated at 88 per minute.

Pedestrian injuries accounted for at least 137,000 emergency room visits in 2017.

According to recent studies, pedestrians in California have a much higher risk of being seriously injured or killed than those in any other state.

893 pedestrians in California died, and over 14,000 were injured in 2012.

Drivers who don’t yield or who brake too suddenly are a leading cause of pedestrian deaths and injuries. Hiring an experienced attorney is your best option if you are considering legal action.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers still have a responsibility to the public whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at intersections to the maximum extent permitted by law. The driver who hit the pedestrian will be scrutinized to determine whether any laws were broken.

If someone else was responsible for the death of a family member, they could be held liable and sued for wrongful death. Depending on the specifics of the situation, damages may be awarded for several different reasons.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled if you are injured.

Reckless drivers must face the consequences of their actions if we are to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

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