San Pedro, CA (October 2nd, 2023) A woman driving a U-Haul truck hit a pedestrian in San Pedro before crashing the truck. The Los Angeles Police Department said that the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on October 1st.
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The woman was involved in a child custody dispute and was first reported fleeing a Target parking lot in a U-Haul truck near West Capitol Drive and North Gaffey Street. Officers said the woman was in her 30s and had already been contacted by officers when she got into the truck and fled. She then seemed to intentionally strike a female pedestrian.
The pedestrian was injured and treated at the scene. She is expected to recover.
Police pursued the U-Haul truck until it crashed into a tree near the intersection of West Paseo Del Mar and Gaffey, in Point Fermin Park. The suspect sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to a local hospital for treatment before they took her into custody.
Liability In San Pedro 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 San Pedro
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the woman struck by the U-Haul truck. 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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