[12-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Big Rig in Boyle Heights

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on Thursday morning, December 01, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fatal crash occurred at 3:58 a.m. at Mission Road on the southbound Interstate 5 on-ramp.

There were no further details on the crash released by the authorities, but the victim was pronounced dead at the site by the LAFD officers.

The authorities issued a Sigalert for the freeway on-ramp as they investigated the deadly collision.

The alert was canceled by 6:22 a.m.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

As larger and more robust vehicles, trucks offer better protection to their drivers in the case of an accident than smaller cars or pedestrians. According to the National Safety Council, this is the leading cause of death among victims traveling in passenger vehicles.

More than 4,000 individuals are killed in truck-related accidents each year in the United States. Even though big trucks are only a factor in 2% of all traffic accidents, they are responsible for 12% of all fatalities.

On any state or federal road in California, truck drivers are limited to no more than 55 miles per hour. The goal here is to cut down on mishaps with semis.

An estimated 28,000 truck accidents occur annually in California, according to the state’s Office of Traffic Safety. There were 9,500 people injured and 359 people killed in 2017.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles

To recover damages for material losses, medical bills, and mental and emotional pain in the event of a big rig accident in California, the victim or their family can file a personal injury lawsuit.

It’s possible to pursue a claim for compensation even if you were not at fault. A personal injury suit might be possible if you or a loved one were hurt on a California public road.

Our trusted and award-winning big rig accident victim attorneys in Los Angeles have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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