Long Beach, CA – 7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Lakewood Blvd near 23rd St
Long Beach, CA (July 29, 2022) – A young child lost his life following a pedestrian accident on Wednesday in the Long Beach area. At around 5:22 p.m., on July 26, the Long Beach Police Department responded to the scene of a crash that occurred on Lakewood Boulevard.
Police reports indicate that a man and his seven-year-old son were crossing Lakewood Boulevard at the intersection of 23rd Street during the evening hours.
At the same time, 57-year-old James Barnes of Desert hot Springs was driving a 2005 Dodge ram pickup truck westbound on 23rd Street. As Barnes turned left onto Lakewood Boulevard, he struck the man and child.
The young child suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. The condition of his father is not known at this time.
Barnes was taken into police custody as a result of this accident.
The crash is under investigation at this time by the Long Beach Police Department.
Our thoughts are with the man who suffered injuries due to this motor vehicle accident.
We offer our deepest and sincere condolences to the family of the child who died as a result of this crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrian crashes take the lives of over 450 victims every year in California. In many cases, these crashes are caused by drivers who are negligent. We see many pedestrians lose their lives as a result of drivers who turn at intersections without yielding the right of way, drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians and crosswalks, and drivers who are distracted while behind the wheel.
Losing a loved one as a result of another person’s negligence can be incredibly challenging to deal with. Many families struggle to move forward. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death, a wrongful death lawyer in Long Beach may be able to help you file a legal claim against the person who is responsible.
Following a fatal accident, our Long Beach pedestrian accident lawyers will fight to get your family justice. Our team at The Law Offices of John C. Ye is fully committed to helping each person we work with protect their legal rights. Our team will build your family the strongest case possible. We will help you seek full compensation to help alleviate the costs you face moving forward.
You can depend on our strong and fearless legal team to provide you with legal representation that delivers the results you need and expect. Our team will build a solid claim on your behalf and fight to get you justice.
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