[10-11-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Metrolink Train in Van Nuys

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a Metrolink train made a fatal strike on a pedestrian, resulting in the pedestrian’s death in Van Nuys Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision transpired just before 3:30 p.m. at 16161 Raymer St., near the San Diego 405 Freeway.

At the scene, the medical examiner pronounced the pedestrian to be deceased.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.

The investigation into what caused the collision is still ongoing.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

If you need to get somewhere quickly, you should take a train. How well-trained the conductors are, how often necessary repairs are made, and other factors contribute to the safety of passengers and employees. These individuals pose a threat due to their potential for carelessness or inappropriate use of shortcuts.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, every two hours, a person or their vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Every year, train accidents kill more than a thousand people. There were about 2,300 injuries and 600 fatalities.

Half of all fatal train collisions are caused by unsafe crossings, outdated or missing safety features, and motorists’ lack of warning systems.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there are far more pedestrians killed by trains than motorists.

Since 1997, there have been roughly 7,200 fatalities in the United States due to train accidents. Today’s most common cause of death along America’s railroads is accidents involving trains and pedestrians.

Derailment, poorly maintained tracks, noncompliance with safety standards, inadequate security, and other forms of negligence are the most common causes of train accidents.

Los Angeles County Train Accident Lawyers

Every year, hundreds of people needlessly perish in train accidents. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, Arash Law is here to help. Please contact us if you or someone you know has been the victim of a violent crime.

Someone might be eligible for financial compensation if a loved one was killed in an accident. Medical care costs include not just physical expenses but intangible losses like mental anguish, time away from work, and reduced earning potential.

People who work in the insurance industry have compassion for bereaved families. We will immediately intervene to stop any mistreatment of them that we discover.

Our firm closely follows the legal matters of our clients. If you or a loved one was injured in a train accident in Los Angeles County, our attorneys at Arash Law could help you file a compensation claim. To schedule a free consultation with one of our seasoned attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form.