25 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and Police Cadets Injured In Whittier Car Accident During Morning Jog on Telegraph Avenue
WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA (November 12, 2022) – A man driving to work in Whittier veered into the wrong lane and hit 25 police cadets while they were jogging on Telegraph Avenue.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver of an SUV veered into the wrong lane before striking a group of dozens of cadets.
The SUV came to a stop after hitting a light pole. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. At least five cadets were critically injured and taken to the hospital.
Sixteen of the cadets had moderate injuries. Authorities do not believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Whittier Pedestrian Accidents
Los Angeles County has one of the highest instances of pedestrian accidents across California. According to LAist, “In 2019, 134 people were killed by drivers while walking in Los Angeles. That’s about one death every two-and-a-half days. In fact, pedestrian deaths increased from 87 in 2014 — or nearly 55% over 5 years.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident.
- Inclement weather
- The glare of the sun
- A stuck accelerator
- Driver distraction
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. They must also operate their vehicle at a safe speed so that they do not lose control of their vehicle. If a driver goes into opposing lanes of traffic prior to hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
When a worker is injured on the job, they will typically have recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. An injured worker may also be able to seek damages through a third party liability claim. A third party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to a collision. Any person that is injured in a collision may be able to pursue damages through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the cadets injured in this Whittier collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
