Studio City, CA (November 21, 2023) A pedestrian was seriously injured on Monday evening, November 20th, after being hit by a car and then trapped under it, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The accident happened on the 11000 block of Moorpark Street, between the Hollywood (101) Freeeway and Vineland Avenue at approximately 7:15 p.m.
The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene along with the Los Angeles Police Department, to find a man trapped beneath a vehicle. Fire fighters used tools to free the man from beneath the vehicle. He was then loaded into an ambulance and taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to Margaret Stewart, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson.
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Following initial investigations, authorities reported that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle on Moorpark Street. The condition of the pedestrian is unknown at this time.
The driver of the vehicle that was involved remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers. The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation for this Sudio City accident on Moorpark Street. They searched the scene for evidence and hope to determine what exactly happened to cause this pedestrian to be hit and then trapped under a vehicle.
Liability In Studio City 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 Pedestrian Accident In Studio City
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Studio City accident. 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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