[11-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash Results One Death in South Los Angeles

An unidentified person died following a fatal pedestrian crash involving a vehicle in South Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

The fatal crash happened around 11:46 p.m. at the intersection of South Hoover Street and the westbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway.

Authorities discovered the pedestrian lying close to the center divider of the freeway.

Unfortunately, the victim died on the scene.

The sedan’s driver, accused of running over the pedestrian, stayed on the scene.

The officer claimed that the collision resulted in a three-hour freeway closure while the CHP investigated what happened.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

After being hit by a car, a pedestrian almost always sustains severe or fatal injuries. Most victims in a collision between a vehicle and a group of pedestrians will be among the pedestrians.

Injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians in the US have been rising for some time, and as a result, they have gotten more severe. There has been a troubling rise in pedestrian fatalities in recent years.

The number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016. Still, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during the same time, according to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

Five thousand nine hundred seventy-seven people in the United States are thought to have died in pedestrian accidents in 2016. Around 88 people were supposed to pass away every minute as of late 2016. At least 137,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms were caused by pedestrian injuries in 2017.

The state of California has the highest pedestrian injuries and fatalities rate, per the data. In California in 2012, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 injuries.

Tragically, drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians or brake suddenly often cause fatalities and injuries to pedestrians. If you are summoned to court, finding and hiring a competent lawyer is the best course of action.

South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, they always require the driver’s full attention. At all times, whether a crosswalk is marked or not, pedestrians have the right of way. Law enforcement will investigate the pedestrian accident to see if the driver violated any laws.

In a wrongful death case, a family can sue those at fault for a loved one’s death. In a variety of circumstances, a court may grant damages.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, our South Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at our firm will fight for your right to total and fair compensation.

To decrease the number of traffic accidents, negligent drivers must be held accountable for their actions.

In California, our firm is well known for being among the leading attorneys representing pedestrian accident victims. Call (888) 488-1391 to speak with a legal team member, or use the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.