[12-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Multiple Cars in 10 Freeway

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in downtown Los Angeles early Thursday morning, December 22, 2022.

The deadly crash reportedly transpired around 3:34 a.m. near the San Pedro Street off-ramp.

Authorities rushed to the scene, finding the victim in the road’s center lanes.

The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two lanes of the roadway were closed while the investigation was ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to data published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, highway fatalities were reduced by 14% between 2007 and 2016. However, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% throughout this period.

These variables will likely increase the number of pedestrians struck by cars and injured or killed in the United States in the future.

In 2016, 5,907 individuals were killed in car accidents in the United States. According to expert estimates, approximately 88 lives were lost every minute by the end of that year. More than 137,000 persons suffered injuries in car accidents in 2017, requiring the use of ambulances to take them to local hospitals for treatment.

In California, 809 people were killed, and 14,000 others were wounded in car accidents in 2012. California has an extremely high percentage of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries compared to the other states.

Reputable Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

In California, damages for pedestrians injured or killed in car accidents are the same as those for other personal injury victims.

Our highly qualified legal team can assist you in obtaining the highest settlement from your insurance company by submitting a thoroughly justified personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit.

A meeting with one of our outstanding attorneys will result in specific recommendations on how to proceed with the case and settle it as efficiently as possible.

Our reputable Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers have years of experience and achievements battling for accident victims. Through our efforts, our clients have been awarded over $500 million in compensation.

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