Hollywood, CA (November 1, 2023) A tragic accident left a pedestrian dead on Wednesday morning, November 1st, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal accident happened on the 101 Freeway in Hollywood, near the Vermont Avenue exit.
Rich Prickett with KTLA 5, reported that the pedestrian died upon impact during the collision. They were struck in the southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
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The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian stopped and waited for emergency crews to arrive at the scene. Upon arrival, they found the pedestrian down on the roadway and pronounced them dead at the scene. The driver cooperated with authorities following the collision.
Traffic in the southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Hollywood were blocked for a while as authorities investigated the scene to learn what exactly took place on the morning of November 1st.
Liability In Hollywood 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 factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Hollywood
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian 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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