[10-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 22-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision in Westlake

According to the authorities, a pickup truck driver struck and badly injured a 22-year-old woman crossing a street in the Westlake area on October 1, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at about 9:50 a.m. on Eighth and Carondelet streets.

According to the police report, “a dark colored, possibly gray Toyota Tacoma” was heading west on Eighth Street when it collided with the pedestrian, knocking him to the ground.

There was no time for the driver to stop and identify themselves before they took off. The woman was taken by paramedics to the hospital with “severe injuries,” according to the police.

The police have released photos taken from surveillance cameras of the hit-and-run vehicle and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or 31480@lapd.online.

Those with information also accept calls to 213-833-3746, 877-LAPD-247, or 800-222-TIPS.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The repercussions of a car crash involving a pedestrian are much more severe. If a car and a pedestrian collide, the pedestrian would likely be seriously hurt.

There has been an uptick in pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the US. The number of pedestrian fatalities has grown at an alarming rate in recent years.

While traffic fatalities decreased by 14% during that period, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports a 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities.

In 2016, there were 5,977 reported pedestrian fatalities in the United States. By 2016, the statistics showed that 88 people were dying every minute.

In 2017, approximately 137,000 pedestrians needed medical attention for nonfatal injuries.

Recent studies have shown that pedestrians in California have an exceptionally high risk of being seriously injured or killed.

In 2012, 893 pedestrians were killed, and over 14,000 were injured in California.

Most pedestrian accidents are preventable when drivers fail to yield or make sudden stops. You should get a good lawyer if you plan to take legal action.

Los Angeles County County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A person’s duty to the public remains the same regardless of whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Under the law, a pedestrian has the right of way at an intersection. The driver who hit the pedestrian will be investigated to see if any rules were broken.

When a family member dies and believes another party is at least partially to blame, they can file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation and closure. Damages can be awarded for monetary and non-monetary losses, such as medical bills and time off work.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles County pedestrian accident attorneys will give your case their full attention.

We need to hold reckless drivers accountable if we’re serious about lowering traffic accidents.

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