EAST LOS ANGELES, CA (September 7, 2022) – Alberto Northrup, 60, was identified as the man killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Los Angeles on September 1.
The accident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on Whittier Blvd. where California Highway Patrol officers found Northrup lying on the ground.
Northrup was sadly pronounced dead on the scene.
Officers learned that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu fled the scene headed northbound on Garfield Avenue, where the vehicle was followed by a witness.
Police were then able to locate the hit-and-run driver, identified as 35-year-old Lilibeth Cindy Gonzales, and arrested her for the killing of Alberto Northrup.
The incident is still under investigation, but we will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
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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 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 Alberto Northrup’s Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Alberto Northrup. 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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