Los Angeles, CA- Robert De La Roca Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Vermont Ave & W. 69th St

Los Angeles, CA (May 24, 2019)- The victim of a pedestrian crash that took place on Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles on Saturday has been identified by the Los Angeles County Sheriff-Coroner as 47-year-old Robert De La Roca.

De La Roca was killed after being hit by a vehicle at the Vermont Avenue and West 69th Street intersection at approximately 10:37 pm. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been made public at this time.  Despite emergency treatment by medical personnel, De La Roca passed away soon after the collision.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Robert De La Roca.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Pedestrian Deaths in California

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that most pedestrian crashes occur at night. Roughly 70% of those killed in pedestrian accidents are male. People over 55 years of age have a higher likelihood of dying in pedestrian accidents than people under 55.

If a loved one has died in a pedestrian accident in California, you might benefit from the guidance of a wrongful death attorney specialized in pedestrian accidents. The Brady Law Group’s attorneys possess nearly three decades of proficiency in successfully helping the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents. Call us at 866-478-6483 to schedule 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.