Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Los Angeles 

The woman who was killed in a pedestrian crash on Monday night has been ID’d as Karina Hernandez Melchor, 35. 

The incident took place around 10:15 p.m. on September 26th in South Los Angeles. 

A southbound vehicle struck the woman on South San Pedro Street while she was in a marked crosswalk. 

The involved driver, a 20-year-old male, was fully cooperative with authorities after the accident. 

An active investigation remains underway.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Karina Hernandez Melchor. 

There was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.

In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.

Tips for pedestrians: 

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone) 
• Obey traffic laws & signals
• Always use crosswalk

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.