Los Angeles, CA (February 14, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed in a collision that took place at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and 29^th Street in Los Angeles. The fatal accident was reported at approximately 8:00 p.m. on the night if Thursday, February 13^th.

According to officials, a yet to be identified person was walking across the intersection when they were struck by an unspecified vehicle. Medical responders pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

There has been no word concerning whether or not the driver involved remained at the crash site but the incident is still under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

Between 2012 and 2016, pedestrian accidents in California rose by approximately 32.8 percent, according to examiners with the California Office of Traffic Safety. These types of collisions commonly result in death not only because of the utter defenselessness of the victim but also due to the actions of distracted or blatantly reckless motorists. While it may be undeniably difficult, it is important for victims and their families to protect their rights following a collision.

At The May Firm, our accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent and blatantly criminal drivers accountable for the devastation they cause. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident because of a reckless, criminal, or otherwise negligent driver, please don’t hesitate to leave us a message or call (844) 629-3476 for a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys today.

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