One Person Died In Pico Rivera Car Accident Near The Intersection of Gallatin Road and Rosemead Boulevard
PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA (August 28, 2022) – A man was killed in a Pico Rivera multi-vehicle car accident by the intersection of Gallatin Road and Rosemead Boulevard.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:37 a.m. on Saturday. A white Subaru, black jeep, blue Nissan sedan, black Ford and an unknown vehicle collided under uncertain conditions.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Sadly, one person died due to the severity of their injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Pico Rivera Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes. In 2013, the US crash death rate was more than twice the average of other high-income countries.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver distraction
- Driver fatigue
Around one third of all fatal collisions involve a driver that was speeding. According to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver failed to reduce their speed to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any car accident.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- An investigation should be conducted.
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. It is very important that evidence is properly preserved after a collision.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent similar tragedies.
Do you need more information about a Pico Rivera car accident? Our team of consumer 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 under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any collision, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
