Los Angeles, CA (December 18, 2023) Carlos Pech, only 15 years old, was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Sun Valley area of Los Angeles on Saturday, December 16th. Officers said the accident happened just after 11:00 p.m. at Strathern Street, which is just east of Craner Avenue.
A Cadillac Escalade, driven by 22-year-old Joseph Delgado of North Hills, lost control and slammed into a parked car. The force from this crash caused the Cadillac to spin out of control and that is when it hit Carlos Pech, who was walking on the sidewalk. Delgado then fled the scene.
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Officers arrived at the scene and found Pech on the ground. Paramedics rushed to give medical aid, but sadly, Pech was pronounced dead at the scene.
that debris from the accident had flown and hit a second pedestrian in the area. They sustained injuries but are expected to make a full recovery.
Crews began cleaning up the debris left behind by Delgado’s Cadillac and investigators searched the scene for evidence. Joseph Delgado was later found and arrested for murder, authorities said. He was booked into the Van Nuys Jail.
Liability In Los Angeles 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 the 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In Los Angeles
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Carlos Pech. 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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