Newhall, CA – Pedestrian Killed on 14 Freeway Near Golden Valley Rd

Newhall, CA (April 13, 2019) – According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was fatally struck after walking northbound on the 14 Freeway.

CHP received a call at about 9:19 p.m. on Friday, April 12 that there was a man in his 60’s walking northbound on the right shoulder of the 14 Freeway south of Golden Valley Road.

20 minutes later, CHP received another call that the man was now walking in the slow lane. Then, right after 9:50 p.m., a 25-year-old man who was driving a 2002 Honda Accord was moving northbound on the 14 Freeway As he was heading onto the Golden Valley off-ramp the pedestrian began going across the off-ramp. The driver attempted to steer towards the left, but he was unable to do so and the pedestrian was struck.

First responders came to the scene, but the pedestrian passed away as a result of the injuries he suffered in the crash.

All traffic lanes in the northbound 14 Freeway were shut down but have since been reopened. The identity of the pedestrian has not been identified, and investigations are ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim who passed away as a result of this fatal accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Even though pedestrians usually have the right-of-way, there are times where they can be liable for a car accident.

If the pedestrian is totally to blame for the crash, the driver may actually be able to sue them for recourse for any damage caused to the car, or for injuries to the driver. However, even if a pedestrian does shoulder some blame, there is a strong chance that the driver of the vehicle is also partially at fault.

Basically, everyone – driver or pedestrian – is expected to exercise a reasonable level of care such as obeying traffic laws and the “rules of the road.” So, if a pedestrian fails to do this, and that causes a car accident, the pedestrian is considered at fault.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may need legal representation in order to receive the compensation you deserve. The pedestrian accident attorneys at Brady Law Group have decades of experiences successfully representing Californians who have been injured in a pedestrian accident and we can help you too.  Call the Brady Law Group at 866-478-6483 to speak to an accident attorney with a track record of success in California accident cases.

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.