Los Angeles, CA – Man Fatally Struck by Car on 110-101 Freeway Interchange

Los Angeles, CA (February 24, 2019) – A man passed away after being hit by an automobile on the transition road that connects the 101 Freeway to the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles on Friday, around 7:30 p.m.

Witnesses claimed that a man was standing in the center divider of the freeway. Additional witnesses stated that the man was running in traffic lanes, according to CHP Sgt. Juan Garcia.

It was then that reports came in saying that the man had been struck by a Nissan Altima. Paramedics pronounced the victim, who has not yet been identified, as dead at the scene.

The involved car cooperated fully with officers and a Sig Alert was issued for about two hours while the police conducted their investigation.

More details will be forthcoming, and we offer our condolences to the friends and family of the victim whose life was taken in this terrible accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), from 2007 to 2013, pedestrian fatality rates in California increased 11% from 1.8 deaths per 100,000 to 2.0 fatal pedestrian accidents per 100,000 California residents. In 2013, there were more than 225,000 total pedestrian injuries.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, they have no protection between them and the ground, so even minor accidents can end up with a serious injury and major accidents often end up with loss of life. California personal injury laws state that anyone injured in a pedestrian accident can file a lawsuit against those responsible. Damages usually include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

If you were injured because of another person’s negligence, you may have a personal injury claim. You can seek compensation by filing a car accident injury lawsuit. A lawyer can get you the compensation you deserve.

At Brady Law Group, we have helped countless injured pedestrians who have been seriously injured at the hands of another party due to negligence. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand that more and more people are being struck by motor vehicles every day. We will work diligently to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve during one of these serious cases. Please contact us to find out how we can assist you at 866-478-6483.

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.