Man Killed, Woman Injured In South Pasadena Collision With Van Near The Intersection of Marengo Avenue and Maple Street
SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (July 30, 2022) – A man was killed and a woman was injured in a South Pasadena car accident with a van by Marengo Avenue and Maple Street.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The driver of a Toyota Sienna van was heading north on Marengo Avenue when it failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the two pedestrians as they were crossing the street.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help both of the victims. The man and woman were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Sadly, the man died at the hospital. It remains unclear if the driver of the van will face any citations for the crash. A full investigation into the South Pasadena collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In South Pasadena Car Accidents
Los Angeles County has one of the highest instances of pedestrian collisions in all of California. According to ABC 7, the vast majority of pedestrian accidents occur at a relatively small number of intersections. There are are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal responsibility to exercise due care in order to avoid pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22450, “The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.” Any driver that goes through a stop sign without yielding will typically be held at fault for a resulting collision.
Many vans are used for commercial purposes such as medical transport. If the driver of a van was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Companies are typically liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any collision.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
When a pedestrian is killed in a car accident, the at fault driver can be held liable through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, insurance companies will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for a collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this South Pasadena collision. It is our sincere hope that the woman will make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and information that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
