El Segundo, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Police Officer on Pacific Coast Highway near El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, CA (October 9, 2022) – A pedestrian crash took place in El Segundo that claimed the life of one person on Friday evening. On October 7, the police and firefighters were called to the site of a crash that took place on Pacific Coast Highway.
Preliminary investigations provided by the California Highway Patrol show that just before 9:55 p.m., a male pedestrian was walking on the southbound side of Pacific Coast Highway when he was struck by a patrol vehicle operated by an El Segundo police officer just south of El Segundo Boulevard.
The pedestrian was fatally injured in the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation into the crash. No other injuries were reported.
Our condolences are with the family of the man who died as a result of this pedestrian crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Hundreds of pedestrians die as a result of crashes that take place here in the state of California. These accidents often leave families struggling to move forward. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are preventable. We see countless victims die as a result of drivers who engage in acts of negligence. Leading causes of fatal pedestrian crashes here in California include:
- Drivers who are speeding
- Impaired motorists
- Drivers who are distracted
- Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians
In the state of California, if a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident caused by another driver’s negligence, the victim’s surviving family members may be able to recover certain types of damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. Some of the most common types of recoverable damages in these cases include medical expenses incurred prior to the victim’s death, funeral and burial costs, and loss of companionship or support.
In addition to these economic damages, which are intended to compensate the victim’s family for their financial losses, survivors may also be able to recover non-economic damages for their pain and suffering. These types of damages do not have a dollar value but can be just as significant as the economic losses suffered by the family.
If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you should consult with an experienced California wrongful death attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. An El Segundo wrongful death attorney can help you understand the specific types of damages that may be available in your case and can aggressively pursue all available compensation on your behalf.
Our lawyers at The Law Offices of John C. Ye can help your family pursue legal action against the person who caused the death of your loved one. We will fight to help your family gain full compensation to cover the losses and damages you face.
Schedule a consultation at our law firm today by calling 866-771-9467 to see how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: This post is intended to be informational and is not a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, please get medical attention right away. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual scene of this accident.
