Pedestrian Died In Jefferson Park, Los Angeles School Bus Accident By The Intersection of Western Avenue and West Jefferson Boulevard
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (February 18, 2023) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Jefferson Park, Los Angeles car accident by Western Avenue and West Jefferson Boulevard.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:20 p.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was crossing the road when they were struck by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian died as a result of their injuries.
A full investigation into the Jefferson Park collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accidents
Los Angeles County has one of the highest instances of pedestrian collisions across California. According to the Los Angeles Times, “L.A.’s streets remain particularly deadly for pedestrians and bicyclists, with 159 people killed in collisions involving pedestrians and motorists, a 19% rise compared with 2021, and 20 people killed in collisions involving bicyclists and motorists, an 11% rise.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Poor road conditions
- Dimly lit intersections
- Driver distraction
- Driver intoxication
A large number of the pedestrian accidents in LA County occur on a select number of intersections. The family of any person that is killed due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Negligence is the failure to use the care of a reasonable person under a similar set of circumstances. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in Jefferson Park. 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.
Do you need more information about a Jefferson Park 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 any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
