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NORTHRIDGE, CA (October 24, 2022) – Authorities today identified a man who was hit by a vehicle and killed while crossing a street in the Northridge area.
Muhammad Binissa, 68, of Granada Hills was fatally injured about 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Roscoe Boulevard and Yarmouth Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office and the Los Angeles Police Department.
According to the preliminary investigation, Binissa was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was struck, police said. The motorist remained at the scene.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Northridge 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 Muhammad Binissa’s Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Muhammad Binissa. 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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