Huntington Beach, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Crash on Slater Ave near Keelson Lane
Huntington Beach, CA (January 2, 2023) – A 49-year-old man has died following a pedestrian crash that took place in the Huntington Beach area on Friday, December 30.
Just before 7 p.m., authorities were notified that a traffic crash took place on Slater Avenue.
Preliminary reports provided by the Huntington Beach Police Department show that a 49-year-old man was walking in the area of Slater Avenue, just west of keelson Lane, when he was struck by a vehicle.
The man was located at the scene of the accident laying on the ground. The victim suffered fatal injuries due to the crash and was pronounced deceased by responding officers.
The vehicle’s driver, a 22-year-old man, remained at the scene and spoke with law enforcement.
The Huntington Police Department is currently investigating the crash.
Our sympathies go out to the family of the man who died as a result of this pedestrian crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrian accidents take the lives of thousands of innocent people every year in the United States. Here in California, hundreds of people die as a result of these traffic wrecks. Unfortunately, the majority of them are entirely preventable.
Speeding drivers continue to take the lead when it comes to fatal accident causes. Here in California, drivers who are traveling above the posted speed limit contribute to a significant portion of the accidents that take place. In addition, many accidents are caused by drivers who are distracted. When drivers are failing to pay attention to the road and everything around them, they are likely to miss seeing pedestrians before it is too late.
Losing a loved one as a result of another driver’s negligence can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, families in California have their lives completely torn apart every day as a result of drivers who are reckless and negligent. If your loved one has died due to a fatal pedestrian crash, a wrongful death lawyer in Huntington Beach can help your family protect your legal rights and move forward.
After losing a loved one, your family is entitled to recover compensation for funeral costs, lost earning capacity, and more. In order to prevail, you must clearly demonstrate that the driver of the vehicle that caused the death of your loved one was negligent in some way. Working with a strong legal advocate can help to ensure you have the best chance of getting justice by proving your case.
If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident, the last thing you want to do is go through the legal system alone. That’s where John C. Ye’s Huntington Beach wrongful death lawyers can help.
Our dedicated legal team will work diligently and tirelessly for you, fighting for justice on your behalf. Our team has decades of experience handling wrongful death claims and will do everything possible to help get you the best possible outcome. Contact us today at 866-771-9467 for a free consultation, and let us take care of everything else from there.
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