Pacoima, CA – Pedestrian Loses Life in Crash on I-5 Freeway near Hollywood Freeway
Pacoima, CA (June 13, 2022) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Arleta section of Pacoima claimed one person’s life. At around 10:15 p.m., on June 10, the police, firefighters, and emergency personnel responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Reports provided by the California Highway Patrol show that a pedestrian was traveling near the southbound side of the Interstate 5 Freeway when they were struck by a vehicle near Hollywood Freeway.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
CHP closed off all of the southbound lanes of the interstate as they worked to clear the area and investigate. Investigations surrounding the accident are ongoing.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Each year, nearly 900 pedestrians lose their lives as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the state of California. These accidents take place far too often. Unfortunately, countless families are forced to endure the overwhelming consequences of losing a loved one.
Although our state constantly enacts laws to protect pedestrians, we continue to see them lose their lives as a result of drivers who engage in reckless and negligent actions. Some of the leading causes of fatal pedestrian accidents that we see across California include:
- Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Drivers who failed to yield the right of way to pedestrians
- Drivers who make left turns at intersections without looking
- Drivers who are distracted by their cell phones, food, and other objects
- Drivers who run red lights and pass stop signs
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a pedestrian accident, you may have legal options available to help your family move forward. It is important that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Pacoima right away. You may be able to secure the financial compensation that you can use to cover the costs you face moving forward.
Our Pacoima pedestrian accident lawyers at The Law Offices of John C. Ye can help you secure full and timely compensation to cover:
- Funeral expenses
- Burial costs
- Lost earning capacity
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of parental guidance
- Loss of services
- Loss of inheritance
Our lawyers will stop at nothing to ensure you are able to secure the compensation you need to cover the costs you face moving forward. We will fight to help you get justice for your loved one.
It is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. You can contact our California personal injury law firm at your earliest convenience by calling 866-771-9467 to get started on your case. Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation to discuss your case in the legal options available to help you move forward.
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Disclaimer: This post is intended to be informational and is not a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, please get medical attention right away. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual scene of this accident.