Northridge, CA (December 7, 2023) Michael Gershon, 37, was struck and killed by a Metrolink Train in Northridge on Wednesday, December 6th. The Los Angeles Police Department said the accident occurred in the 8900 block of Corbin Avenue just after 6:00 p.m.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and found the man on the ground, unresponsive. Sadly, Gershon died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers contacted the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiners, who identified the victim on Thursday, December 7th, as Michael Gershon. Officers said that Gershon was unhoused at the time of the accident.
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the incident is still under investigation. Authorities do not know why Gershon was on the tracks or what caused him to be hit by the train. Investigators hope to determine all of this in their investigation.
Who Is At Fault In A Northridge Pedestrian Accident
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the 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 drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding and even 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.
The Investigation Of An Accident In Northridg, California
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Michael Gershon, who was killed in this train collision. 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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