Sunland, CA (October 8, 2023) Yong Gustavson, a 75-year-old Los Angeles resident, was struck and killed by 2 pickups in Sunland on Thursday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the accident occurred around 9:30 a.m.
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It happened at Sunland Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard as Gustavson was crossing the street. A red pickup was driving north on Foothill Boulevard and struck her, according to police. As Gustavson tried to get up, a second pickup, a black Toyota Tacoma, also struck her.
Authorities said the driver of the red pickup fled the scene but the driver of the Toyota stopped and tried to help Gustavson. They cooperated with officers as well. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced her dead at the scene.
Liability In Sunland 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 Sunland
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Yong Gustavson. 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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