Long Beach, CA (November 17, 2023) 50-year-old Carlos Ceron was killed in a two vehicle collision on Monday, November 13th, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The fatal accident occurred around 5:50 p.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Officers arrived at the scene to find that two vehicles had collided and hit a pedestrian during the crash. Paramedics were ready to use life-saving measures on the pedestrian, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the pedestrian as 50-year-old Carlos Ceron, of Long Beach.
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The drivers involved in the collision were also injured. One was treated for minor injuries at the scene and the other was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Officers said that two other drivers in the area reported some minor damage to their vehicles that happened during the collision. It was not reported as to whether or not they sustained any injuries in this collision.
Long Beach Officials are investigating the accident to try and determine what caused it and who was at fault for this fatal Pacific Coast Highway collision in Long Beach.
Liability In Long Beach 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 Long Beach Pedestrian Collision
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Carlos Ceron. 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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