[10-05-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck on Terminal Island Freeway Ramp

According to the California Highway Patrol, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on an off-ramp for the Terminal Island Freeway Wednesday night, October 5, 2022.

CHP Officer Patrick Kimball said the crash occurred at 12:09 a.m. at the interchange from State Route 103 to westbound Pacific Coast Highway.

Officers with the California Highway Patrol arrived on the scene to find out that a vehicle had struck the victim.

At the scene, the victim’s death was confirmed by medical personnel.

The deceased person’s name was not immediately made public after their passing.

There was no other information that could be obtained at this time.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable in collisions and thus account for a disproportionate share of fatalities. If things go wrong, there is no one to catch them.

Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association, while overall traffic deaths fell by 14% during the same time period.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in auto accidents in the United States. Approximately every 88 minutes, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident.

Between 2009 and 2018, there were about 7,500 pedestrian deaths in California. Highways in California account for the lion’s share of fatalities among pedestrians. California has over 25% more pedestrian deaths than average compared to the rest of the country.

Most pedestrian accidents are caused by careless drivers, speeding, or not yielding to pedestrians.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

Consultation with a lawyer who focuses on pedestrian law is highly recommended. A wrongful death claim should be filed with the help of an attorney. But they should get it done as soon as they can.

The insurance adjuster aims to reach a fair and economic settlement for your claim. Insurance adjusters will often try to avoid paying claims by placing blame for an accident on the pedestrian.

If you hire a lawyer who focuses on pedestrian accidents, they can help you gather evidence by conducting an investigation, interviewing potential witnesses, and obtaining documentation from the police.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident lawyers in Los Angeles County are available 24/7 to help you. Our legal department will quickly investigate to gather information while it is still available.

We can also evaluate the extent of your losses, work with the insurance company to settle the claim, and represent you in court using tried and true legal strategies. Contact our office at (888) 488-1391 immediately to speak with a wrongful death lawyer in a free initial consultation.