Man Struck in South Gate at Firestone Boulevard 

A male pedestrian was hit by a semi-truck on the 710 Freeway in Southgate on Thursday morning. 

The incident took place on November 18th around 9:09 a.m., per CHP. 

A man in his 30s was reportedly running across traffic lanes from the shoulder to the center divider prior to being hit. 

He was then hit by a semi in the No. 4 lane of the southbound side of the freeway.

It is unclear at this time why the man was running across the lanes.

There aren’t any details regarding the injuries or condition of the man at this time. 

Authorities also shut down the No. 3 & 4 lanes of the freeway for a period of time following the incident. 

The crash remains under investigation. 

According to statistics, 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. 

It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident.