Pedestrian killed when struck by fleeing driver on Central Avenue in South Los Angeles, California
LAPD pursuit in South Los Angeles ends in fatal crash as vehicle strikes pedestrian
As the suspect continued to drive, they struck a pedestrian who was believed to be crossing the street, causing the driver to veer off the road and crash into three parked vehicles on Central Avenue and 71st Street.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.