May 29, 2023
Los Angeles, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Crenshaw Blvd. at W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA (May 29, 2023) – Police in Los Angeles responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident on Sunday night, May 28th. The crash took place around 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of West Crenshaw Boulevard and Pico Boulevard.
According to a report from police, the pedestrian was walking near the road when they were hit by a car. Paramedics arrived at the scene and provided treatment to the victim. Unfortunately, the pedestrian later succumbed to their injuries. There is no further information on what caused the crash to occur. The identity of the victim has not been released. No further injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
The road was partially blocked as officials investigated the collision. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and to find an alternate route of travel.
There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. An investigation is ongoing.
We would like to offer our condolences to the victim’s family following this fatal pedestrian accident in Los Angeles.
California Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian crashes in California claim the lives of about 900 people per year. California has the most reported pedestrian crashes in the nation by far. Our state accounted for about 15% of all total pedestrian crashes in the United States in 2020. While these numbers may seem high, they reflect the grim reality for pedestrians. Drivers should always be alert when traveling, especially in downtown areas and other locations where there is a high amount of foot traffic. With simple measures, many pedestrian accidents could be avoided.
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