[06-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Stolen Vehicle in Florence-Graham Area

A man walking in a crosswalk was killed when a woman driving a stolen car crashed in a South Los Angeles neighborhood Thursday, June 16, 2022.

The pedestrian crash occurred early Thursday at Florence and Central avenues in the Florence-Graham Crosswalk.

Following the fatal accident, the car’s driver was apprehended.

According to police, the victim, a man in his twenties, was thrown onto the hood and through the windshield of a 2002 Toyota Avalon.

At least three parked cars were damaged in the crash, and the 41-year-old driver was arrested on the spot. One of the vehicles ended up on its side.

The vehicles were towed away from the accident site on Thursday morning.

The accident is still being investigated.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently killed or injured in car accidents. Pedestrians have no protection in the event of a collision with a vehicle.

According to a new study, US pedestrian fatalities and injuries have risen dramatically over recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths has skyrocketed in recent decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, there was a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

The United States recorded 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in 2017. Eighty-eight people are killed every minute, according to the most recent data.

A total of 137,000 people were treated for non-fatal injuries as a result of pedestrian collisions in 2017.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California appear to have a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

Nearly 800 people were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Speeding or failing to yield is a common cause of pedestrian deaths and injuries. In any court case, having an experienced lawyer on your side is essential.

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Drivers should take extra care without a marked crosswalk to avoid hitting pedestrians by driving slowly and cautiously. Unless otherwise stated, this rule should not be broken unless specifically stated otherwise. Any traffic laws will be examined whether the driver who struck the pedestrian violated them.

Those responsible for the death of a member of one’s immediate family can be held legally liable for their actions. You may be entitled to compensation for your suffering, lost wages, or even the funeral cost.

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