[12-10-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Crash in Burbank Results in One Death

An unidentified female elderly pedestrian was killed after a fatal pedestrian crash involving a suspected hit-and-run driver in Burbank on Friday night, December 10, 2021.

[12-10-2021] Los Angeles County, CA - Pedestrian Crash in Burbank Results in One DeathThe fatal accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on the San Fernando Boulevard and Grinnell Drive in Burbank.

An elderly woman was walking in the area when a passing vehicle suddenly struck her. It’s unclear whether the driver remained at the scene or drove away.

Emergency personnel later arrived and performed life-saving measures on the woman. Unfortunately, the elderly woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

Authorities later arrested the driver that struck the woman. He was identified as 49-year-old Jesse M. The accident is currently under investigation.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Over the last 33 years, pedestrians have been a big part of traffic deaths. So, why? Because pedestrians are more likely to get hurt on the road than people in private cars.

Pedestrian deaths made up 16% of all traffic deaths in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Around 5,977 people were killed in traffic accidents across the country in 2017. About one death every 88 minutes or about one every two minutes.

In this case, the hit-and-run driver is responsible for leaving the victim hurt and then fleeing the scene. The suspect will likely face charges for crimes when they are caught.

Hit-and-run drivers are to blame for about one in five pedestrian accidents. In hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians make up 60% of the people who die and aren’t found.

Pedestrians are completely defenseless and vulnerable if someone else is careless in the way they are in the situations where most pedestrian accidents happen.

Los Angeles Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

Having a close friend or family member dies suddenly can be very hard for them. It could make them easy to manipulate by insurance companies and other people. To avoid this, it is important to have an attorney on your side to fight for your rights.

A lawyer can help the victim’s family file a wrongful death suit, which lets them get money from the damages caused by the accident. These damages can cause a person to lose money, pay for funeral costs, suffer pain and emotional distress, and more.

A pedestrian accident lawyer is what you need. At Arash Law, we have experienced wrongful death lawyers who are ready to help you at any time, even if it’s late at night. Our lawyers will also do a quick investigation to get as much evidence as possible while it’s still there.

Our Los Angeles fatal pedestrian accident lawyers can also talk with the insurance company, determine how much you’re owed, and use proven legal strategies in settlement talks and possible court cases. Call our office today at (888) 488-1391 to talk about your accident with one of our skilled lawyers.

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