South Whittier, CA- One Dead in Pedestrian Crash on Carmenita Rd. Near Lakeland Ave.

South Whittier, CA (April 15, 2019)- A drunk driver reportedly caused a deadly pedestrian accident on Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened at approximately 12:25 am south of Lakeland Avenue on Carmenita Road.

A 2007 Toyota driven by 36-year-old Sary Tury hit 30-year-old Florencio Alonso as she was walking across the highway eastward. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials reported that alcohol or drugs were involved in the case. Tuy was charged with driving while under the influence and vehicular manslaughter and arrested at the scene.

Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them strength during this trying time.

Facts About Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in California

The city of Los Angeles and its surrounding area has more pedestrian fatalities than any other city in the United States. This sad statistic reflects how dangerous it is to be a pedestrian in California’s cities. However, drivers staying alert while on the road could avoid many of these fatalities. For example, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that nighttime is when the majority of fatal pedestrian crashes occur. Many drivers who keep their eyes open for pedestrians during the day become less observant of them at night.

Drivers who are drunk or high cause many fatal pedestrian crashes every year. If you’ve lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash, the support of a skilled accident attorney can help you receive compensation to cover the financial aspects of your losing your loved one. The accident attorneys at the Brady Law Group will aggressively fight for the most challenging and complex cases. Call us at 866-478-6483 to reserve a complimentary consultation.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.