Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Lebec Intersection
On Friday morning, November 5th, an unidentified pedestrian was killed at an intersection in lebec.
The fatality occurred at 5:53 a.m. on Frazier Mountain Park Road at Grand Terrace Estates Drive.
According to CHP, a Toyota Corolla struck the pedestrian under unclear circumstances.
Emergency personnel arrived to provide aid but sadly, despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene.
Both eastbound and westbound lanes were blocked off for a period of time.
Investigators are actively working to determine liability.
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.
