LOS ANGELES, CA (NOVEMBER 8, 2023): A pedestrian was struck by one or more vehicles and killed in a Hollywood (101) Freeway collision early Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol reports the incident occurred at around 5:20 a.m., when the vehicles struck the pedestrian under unclear circumstances. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene shortly after, discovering the victim in the roadway.
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Despite Los Angeles Police officers administering first aid, the victim was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. No identifying information about the victim was made immediately available.
A description of the vehicles and the exact number involved in this tragic incident has not been made clear.
The California Highway Patrol will be handling an investigation into this incident. They hope to determine the preceding circumstances and cause of this fatal 101 Freeway collision.
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 a 101 Freeway Collision
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the individual killed in this 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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