EspañolPedestrian Died After Car Accident Involving On-Duty Los Angeles Police Department Officer By Century Boulevard and McKinley Avenue
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (December 10, 2023) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a car accident with a Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicle by Century Boulevard and McKinley Avenue.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:00 p.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was walking when they were hit by an on-duty LAPD officer.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Los Angeles Police Department Car Accidents
Car accidents involving emergency vehicles are sadly much more common than many people may realize. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2021, 198 people died in crashes involving emergency vehicles. The majority of these deaths were occupants of non-emergency vehicles (56%). Deaths among pedestrians accounted for another 25%, while emergency vehicle drivers represented 15% and emergency vehicle passengers accounted for about 3% of the deaths.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
When a police officer is responding to an emergency, they will typically have immunity in the event that they are involved in a collision. But their lights and sirens must have been on. When a police officer is not responding to an emergency, they must obey the rules of the road like every other driver. If a police officer fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any collision with a police vehicle.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be reviewed.
- Footage from the police vehicle should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. They tend to involve drivers that are distracted or speeding. It is important for accident victims to remember that they do have rights. The family of any person that died in a police accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accidents
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that died in this collision. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Los Angeles Police Department car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that police departments are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
