WHITTIER, CA (September 2, 2022) – A person was killed in a Whittier hit-and-run collision in, authorities said today.
The collision was reported at 11:18 p.m. Thursday and officers from the California Highway Patrol were called to 6506 Whittier Boulevard where they found the pedestrian, the CHP said.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
We will continue to update this story with more details as they become available.
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Liability In Whittier Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Whittier Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person tragically killed in this hit-and-run crash. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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