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Whittier Pedestrian Accident Kills Woman

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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Whittier teacher and her mother in law die after car accident

Two woman of Whittier were the victims of fatal injuries in a hit and run accident this past weekend. The woman, namely a teacher at a local school, Toni Web, were mourned on July 15 following the accident that killed the two women the prior weekend. Toni Web and her mother in law, Rosemary Webb were killed after being hit by the driver of a Toyota Sedan, Steven Samuel Chavez, who was apparent speeding when they hit the vehicle containing the Webb women. Chavez, 23-year-old man of West Covina, was involved in a police pursuit beforehand and was arrested after the accident. Chavez was taken in on possible charges of murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and driving under the influence as well as DUI, to which he plead not guilty. Chavez remains in custody on bail of 2 million.

The many legalities of this car accident are clear, and even more clearly, the call for the assistance that can only be provide by a car accident lawyer. If you have been the victim in a car accident, particularly one involving drunk driving, it is important that you also seek the help of a legal car accident lawyer. To receive a free consultation, contact our law offices in Los Angeles via phone or on our website. You can trust our car accident lawyers to get the help you need.

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