[07-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Van Nuys

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles Friday night, July 22, 2022.

According to the LAPD, the collision occurred around 10:43 p.m. at Van Nuys Boulevard and Valerio.

The Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the crash, the units discovered a person that had been struck by a small red truck at the scene.

When emergency personnel arrived, the victim could no longer benefit from medical treatment.

The investigation is being carried out by the LAPD.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In the United States, there have been more pedestrian accidents in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

California has some of the worst hazards for pedestrians nationwide. In California, pedestrian fatalities are 25% higher than the US average.

In California last year, there were 14,000 walking-related injuries and 893 fatalities.

When drivers are inattentive, speeding, intoxicated, or fail to yield the proper way, pedestrian accidents happen.

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