Crosswalk & Pedestrian Accidents
A ten-year-old boy, Ricardo Mercado, was killed after being struck by an SUV in Los Angeles, on the morning of August 22, 2009. While walking across Tweedy Boulevard in South Gate with his family, a woman whose name has not yet been release made a left turn onto Tweedy and struck the family with her Volkswagen SUV. Witnesses told the police that the driver of the Volkswagen had been using a cell phone before the accident happened. Ricardo is survived by his family members, including his mother, Ana, and his two sisters, Anita, 12, and Leticia, 6.
The South Gate police say that there was little or no indication that the driver made any attempt to stop her vehicle before the accident. Her speed at the time of the accident was not clear. Mrs. Mercado and her daughters Anita and Leticia were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a traffic accident, getting the help you need is very important. For help when you need it, contact us at our offices in Los Angeles.
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An employee of a local Walgreen’s was struck by a car and killed Thursday evening after attempting to walk to work. The incident occurred when a Lexus hit 64-year-old Gail Connelle while she was crossing Beach Avenue just north of Chapman at around 10:54 p.m. The woman had just hopped off a bus and began to cross the street towards her job when the 65-year-old male Lexus driver, who was traveling north on Beach Boulevard, collided with her. Gail was taken to an area medical center where she died. Police are still investigating the incident to see if she was within the crosswalk when the accident occurred.
The article detailing the accident indicated an out pouring of love from family members who suggested that Gail was very conscientious about safety and probably was not jaywalking. Even so, pedestrians have the right-of-way and surviving relatives may still be able to sue the Lexus driver for financial compensation.
When someone harms or kills someone you love in a car accident you may have the ability to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit as well. Call our law offices today to set up a free consultation with our wrongful death attorneys as soon as possible. You may be able to receive financial reparation for you loss, and the guilty party will be held accountable for their actions. Contact us today and receive the compensation and closure you and your family require to move on.
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A deceased individual was found in the middle of a South Los Angeles street, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident. Information about the body was provided to police at around 12:45 a.m. after a motorist swerved to avoid driving over the body.
The pedestrian was located on the southbound West Avenue and the intersection of 78th street. Officials were able to ascertain that the man had suffered severe head trauma and believe he was struck by a hit and run driver. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and an investigation is now underway.
One cannot imagine what it would be like to not only be told that your loved one is gone, but that someone hit them with a vehicle and left them to die. The family in this tragedy will most assuredly want answers and when they find them, they will be more than justified in pursuing the guilty party in civil court. By filing a wrongful death action again the driver they can obtain reparation for their loss as well as the satisfaction of knowing that their family member’s killer did not get away with their crime. If you have lost a family member to a motorist’s negligence, you should look into wrongful death litigation. Call us today for a free consultation and get the info you need to begin proceedings after a devastating loss changes you life forever.
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Late Sunday night on Beach Boulevard in Fountain Valley, one man became critically injured and another was hospitalized in a pedestrian accident. The two men were crossing a street when they were struck by a moving vehicle, a Cadillac Sedan. Authorities suspect that the men were hit after leaving a nearby bar, though it was not mentioned if that, or drinking, may have been a factor in the accident that transpired. One man was the victim of significant head injuries while the other received several broken bones. Both were transported to a local hospital from the scene of the accident.
As a pedestrian, you have pedestrian rights when commuting, traveling, or simply taking a stroll – so if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should definetely be concerned if the accident was not your fault. To recieve a free consultation, call our offices at 310.882.6810 for advice regarding your case.
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14-year-old Spencer Hoover was run down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Inglewood district at 1 am Monday morning. The boy was crossing the street when the car struck the youth and drug him 50 feet. Witnesses say that the impact severe enough to knock the teen out of his shoes. The driver not stop. Although the teen was jaywalking when the incident occurred, the motorist is still liable for hitting the young man and fleeing the scene, authorities say. This is especially true since it was estimated that the driver was going well over 100 miles an hour prior to and after the accident.
The car that hit Spencer Hoover was described as a dark red Ford Focus with tinted windows. The car should have extensive front end damage.
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way so one can almost reasonably assume that in many of these accidents the driver is at fault. Whatever the reason or the accident, to hit someone and flee the scene says a lot about an individual’s moral character. Once the police locate the perpetrator, family members will be well within their rights to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Anyone facing a similar loss for the same reasons can pursue the perpetrator in court. Don’t let the person responsible for your loved ones death get away with their cowardly actions. Contact our law offices today for a free case evaluation and get the information you need to bring the responsible party to justice.
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A middle aged man was killed when the driver of a Fedex Truck lost control of his vehicle on Tuesday morning. A 51-year-old, John Winter was a pedestrian on East Park Avenue at the time of the accident, when the truck struck and killed him at around 8:30. Witnesses said the Fedex truck was traveling at high speeds, and then seemed to lose control and ram into vehicles on the road. After causing damage to several vehicles, the truck proceeded to hit the pedestrian. The man died upon impact from the Fedex truck.
The driver, unidentified, was interviewed following the accident, in which he was one of three injured. The driver in one of the vehicles that was hit, a woman , Bonnie Goetz, was also a victim of injuries in the accident. According to reports, the woman is now at home but sustained head injuries and neck injuries during the pedestrian accident.The pedestrian accident remains under investigation, but police have determined that neither drugs nor drunk driving were a factor in the accident.
The pedestrian accident was the third of similar Long Beach fatalities in the last year. If you have also been involved in a pedestrian accident, you should consider discussing your case with one of our lawyers. For a free consultation, call one of our Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers or submit your case using our online form.
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28-year-old Judy Ramos was struck and killed by a hit-and- run driver as she was attempting to cross the street. The devastating car accident happened around midnight Sunday evening on Vaughn, a side street near Glenoaks Boulevard. Police were able to get a vague description of a vehicle that was described as a 4-door white automobile, but details are sketchy at present.
Ramos was taken to a local area hospital where she died the following day from her injuries. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Once the hit-and-run driver is apprehended, they will have many questions to answer, the most prevalent being why they fled the scene in the first place. With the aid of forensic science and witness accounts, the prospect of locating the woman’s killer are better than they would have been in the past. Afterwards, the guilty party could face criminal and civil charges, since the Ramos family will have the ability to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you have lost a loved under similar circumstances, you have the right to pursue litigation. Contact our law offices for a free consultation and get on the road to securing financial reparation and closure in the aftermath of a fatal hit and run accident.
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A Whittier pedestrian was hit while attempting to cross a street Friday morning. The woman suffered injuries as a result of the pedestrian accident, which ended fatal as she died later in the day. The pedestrian accident occurred at around 6:30 on Beaty Avenue, where the woman is reported to have been hit by a pickup truck. The driver that struck the unnamed Whittier pedestrian did not suffer injuries in the pedestrian accident.
Investigation of this case is ongoing, but the case could have legal ramifications if the accident is determined to have been caused by negligent driving. As a pedestrian, the law applies equally from both sides of the spectrum – pedestrians must follow the law but they are protected by it as well. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident while using a crosswalk or other legal method, it is important that you consult with a pedestrian accident lawyer. To receive the professional legal advice, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at our offices for a quick consultation, free of charge.
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A teenager was killed by a car after falling in front of the vehicle, an event which occurred as a result of a fight instigated by road rage. Joel Edwardo Sanchez, a 17-year-old boy from Los Angeles, was pronounced dead on Friday after falling victim in the car accident in Huntington Beach. The accident that occurred before 7 pm on Friday was located on Beach Boulevard just south of Slater Avenue.
According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, the Los Angeles teenager became involved in an inter-vehicle fight after road rage spurred a confrontation. The vehicles pulled to the side of Beach Boulevard where the fight ensued, involving Sanchez and occupants of two other vehicles. According to reports, Sanchez most likely fell into the passing car as the result of being punched or pushed, which placed in him in the path of the vehicle.
Huntington Beach authorities arrived at the scene of the fight after a 7:01, at which time Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Investigation continues regarding the cause of both the road rage fight and accident. As of now, no arrests have been made.
While the particulars of this accident remain confusing, the need for legal help in this case is quite clear. If you have been involved in a similar car accident, we advise that you contact a lawyer for the professional advice that is needed in this sort of case. To setup a free consultation with a specialized lawyer, call our Los Angeles offices at 310.882.6810.
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A pedestrian on a highway in Spring Valley who was killed last Friday has now been identified as 51-year old Patrick Edward Crowe. According to reports, Crowe was on the shoulder of Highway 94 when he lunged into oncoming traffic, in the incident which occurred at around 10:40 am. Crowe died at the scene of the crash. Investigation continues regarding the cause of the pedestrian accident and whether or not it was a suicide.
If you or a family member has been killed or injured in a pedestrian accident, we strongly suggest that you seek advice before making a decision regarding legal action. Our lawyers in Los Angeles are prepared to offer you the help you need, and are willing to provide a free consultation if you call 310.882.6810.
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