Pedestrian Died In El Sereno, Los Angeles Car Accident Along Huntington Drive near Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (October 1, 2022) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Los Angeles car accident along Huntington Drive not far from Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the street when they were hit by a car.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, they died as a result of their injuries.
A full investigation into the accident on Huntington Drive remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Los Angeles Car Accidents
Los Angeles has some of the highest instances of pedestrian collisions in the United States. According to the Los Angeles Times, “The city’s streets are increasingly dangerous for pedestrians in particular, with 486 being severely injured by motorists — a 35% increase over 2020. Pedestrian deaths rose 6% to 128.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to exercise due care and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any pedestrian killed in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. It is extremely important that evidence is properly preserved after any pedestrian accident.
Investigating A Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this car accident on Huntington Drive. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Do you need more information about a Los Angeles pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the information and support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
