Los Angeles, CA (November 10, 2023) – A person sustained major injuries landing them in the hospital on Friday, November 10th, in a severe pedestrian accident on Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles, California. According to KTLA 5 News the accident took place at around 6:00 a.m. at the intersection with North Alameda Street by the Chevron gas station.
According to authorities, a driver on Cesar E Chavez avenue called 911 to report that they had struck a pedestrian on their way to work. The pedestrian fell down in the roadway and was unresponsive with major injuries. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with authorities.
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Paramedics were dispatched to the scene of the accident and found the injured victim. They were transported immediately to the hospital for additional care. The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating this pedestrian accident on Cesar E Chavez Avenue.
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 the Pedestrian Accident on Cesar E Chavez Avenue
We at Accident News Now extend our condolences to the person injured in this accident, and wish them a speedy recovery. 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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