Man Selling Balloons Died In Palmdale Car Accident By The Intersection of 25th Street East and Avenue S
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA (October 28, 2022) – A man selling balloons was killed in a Palmdale car accident by the intersection of 25th Street East and Avenue S.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Two vehicles were involved in a collision after one vehicle went through a red light.
One of the vehicles traveled onto the sidewalk and struck a street vendor selling balloons. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the pedestrian died as a result of his injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Palmdale Car Accidents
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.” If a driver goes through a red light and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
The family of any person that is killed in a Palmdale collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. Sadly, though, drivers will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any collision. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Palmdale pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
