Man Died In South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Along South Vermont Avenue Near The Algin Sutton Recreation Center
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (October 29, 2022) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a South Los Angeles car accident near South Vermont Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Monday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the street when they were hit by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For South Los Angeles Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents. According to the Center For disease Control, “There were also an estimated 104,000 emergency department visits of pedestrians treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2020.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian accident.
- Inclement weather
- Driver distraction
- Driver fatigue
- Driver intoxication
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down in time for a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person that is killed in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this crash. 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.
Have you or someone that you care about been involved in a South Los Angeles pedestrian accident. There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
