LOS ANGELES, CA (OCTOBER 14, 2023): 38-year-old Daniel Pineda Jr. remains in a coma following a South LA hit-and-run Friday evening.
Pineda was struck around 12:50 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Flower Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police report that that Pineda was crossing Flower Street heading east when he was struck by a black Mercedes-Benz sedan traveling south.
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The sedan continued driving following impact.
Paramedics rushed Pineda to an area hospital, where he was declared in critical condition and remains comatose.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver. They continue to investigate this accident involving Daniel Pineda Jr.
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 Daniel Pineda Jr.’s Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to Daniel Pineda Jr., and wish him 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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