[07-12-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Struck and Killed by SUV While Crossing Street in West Hollywood

A woman died after being struck by an SUV while crossing a street in West Hollywood early Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the crash transpired around 12:30 a.m. near Sunset Boulevard and Hammond Street intersection.

The woman was walking on a marked crosswalk and crossing against a red light when she was hit by an SUV heading east on Sunset.

The driver then hit a parked car and eventually stopped and cooperated with authorities.

The woman died at the scene. She has not been identified, but authorities described her as being in her 30s.

The driver did not appear to be under alcohol or drugs, and no arrests were made.

The speed of the SUV and the cause of the collision is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

No further details about the crash have been released. The crash is still under investigation.

Anyone with additional information about the crash is asked to call the West Hollywood sheriff’s station at 310-855-8850.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to end in death than other traffic accidents because pedestrians aren’t protected from dangerous roads.

In recent years, pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more common. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

It was estimated that 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. In the United States, someone dies about every 88 minutes. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians went to the emergency room because of non-fatal collision-related injuries.

A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that death rates in California are 25% higher than in other states (NHTSA).

In 2018 alone, California had approximately 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries. Pedestrian accidents are caused by careless driving, speeding, and drunk driving.

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Whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, drivers must slow down because it’s against the law for them to speed up. They also have to give pedestrians the right of way at certain intersections. In a pedestrian accident, authorities will determine whether the driver broke traffic rules.

A lawyer can help the deceased’s family file a wrongful death claim to get money for the harm caused by the accident. Compensation for lost wages, burial costs, pain, and mental anguish are some of the damages that may be given to someone who dies.

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