Pedestrian Killed In Los Angeles Car Accident
A 44-year-old-man, killed in a Los Angeles car accident, has been identified as Theodore A. Beason, City News Service reports. The pedestrian-car accident occurred December 8, 2009, when a Honda van heading south on Corral Canyon Road struck Beason, who had also been walking south at the time. California Highway Patrol officials, who are investigating the accident, say Beason, for unknown reasons, stepped into the path of the vehicle. Kathleen Leigh Willie, 69, the driver of the Honda was not injured in this accident. She has not been cited as the investigation into the cause of this fatal accident continues.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this fatally injured victim, Theodore A. Beason. The have indeed suffered a sudden and tragic loss. I offer them my deepest condolences.
Malibu Pedestrian Accident
Malibu has enjoyed a reputation of being a relatively safe city for pedestrians. According to 2007 data collected by the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities and four injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Malibu. In all of Los Angeles County, an estimated 210 people died and 5,095 were injured in 2007 due to pedestrian accidents.
As far as this Malibu pedestrian accident is concerned, there are numerous questions that are raised, at this point. The news account, if accurate, says the victim and the car were heading in the same direction. We do not know yet, if the motorist was speeding, or on the phone or otherwise distracted. The question that remains is why did this driver not see the pedestrian ahead and be able to stop her car in time. I trust the official investigation will reveal all the details of this deadly accident.
Liability Issues In Car versus Pedestrian Accident Cases
At the same time, if I were a member of the Beason family, I would definitely want to know the reason why this accident happened. The family has undergone a tremendous loss and deserves to know if there was any negligence involved that led to the death of this accident victim.
I would certainly advise this family as well as other victims who have been seriously injured in these types of accidents, to promptly contact a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. A skilled car accident attorney will be able to immediately gather crucial evidence from the accident scene and stay abreast of the official investigation. This is very important in order to protect the rights of the victims and ensure they receive fair compensation for their injuries and loss due to any negligent actions of the other parties involved.
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