GRANADA HILLS, CA (September 23, 2022) – A pedestrian was struck and killed on the 405 freeway today in Granada Hills.
Officers from the California Highway Patrol were called at 3:15 a.m. to the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway and Devonshire Street where they found the victim on the freeway, CHP Officer Stephan Brandt told City News Service.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The gender of the victim nor the make and model of the vehicle involved in the crash were not immediately known.
The crash closed three lanes of the freeway for several hours.
We will update this story with additional details when they become available to us.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Granada Hills 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 the Pedestrian Killed on the 405 Freeway in Granada Hills
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that was tragically killed in this 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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