Exposition Park, CA –Tour Bus Strikes and Kills 77-Year-Old Man on South Flower Street

Exposition Park, CA (January 11, 2019) In the early evening of January 11^th, a fatal pedestrian accident happened at around 5:00 p.m. According to the reports, a tour bus struck a 77-year-old man who appeared to be homeless. A witness saw the man clinging underneath the bus as his body dragged about 100 feet. He eventually fell off at the intersection of South Flower St and West 23^rd Street.

The bus driver appeared to be unaware of the accident and proceeded to drive onto the 110 Freeway. A witness followed the bus and tried honking to alert the bus driver of what happened, but the driver did not stop.

The police eventually located the bus in Gardena and are now conducting a thorough investigation.

The identity of the deceased pedestrian is unavailable at this time.

We are saddened by this news, and send our condolences to the deceased man’s family as they work through this heartbreaking loss.

Pedestrian Accidents Involving Commercial Vehicles in California

Commercial vehicle drivers have a responsibility to drive cautiously and be aware of their surroundings, especially buses since they’re large vehicles that are responsible for multiple lives at a time.

Determining liability for pedestrian accidents involving buses can be complex depending on what caused the accident. There are many potentially liable parties to consider, such as the bus company, the bus maintenance company, state or local governments, affiliated tour operators, the bus driver, and the manufacturers of the bus and/or its parts.

The police are currently working to determine if the pedestrian was partially at fault or if the bus driver was fully at fault. Once they conclude their findings, it’s possible that the deceased man’s family will be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death attorney.

At Brady Lady Group, we specialize in wrongful death lawsuits and have helped thousands of families obtain winning verdicts. We are known for successfully pursuing all potentially negligent parties and helping our clients receive maximum compensation for their losses. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.

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.