WILMINGTON, CA (September 23, 2022) – Two people were killed in a two-vehicle accident in Wilmington tonight.
The collision occurred just after 8:15 p.m. in the area of 1753 N. Avalon Blvd., near Banning High School, according to Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
LAFD paramedics were called to the scene and found one person dead inside one of the vehicles. Paramedics set about freeing a person from inside the other vehicle, but found they had also died.
The names of the two victims were withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
We will update this story with more information when new details when they become available to us.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Wilmington 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 Wilmington Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two victims tragically killed in this accident. 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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