Fatal Pedestrian Accident on 110 Freeway
A pedestrian was hit and killed on Monday morning in the Florence area on the Harbor (110) Freeway.
Per reports, a vehicle hit an unidentified woman around 12:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes at the Florence Avenue off-ramp.
When police and paramedics responded to the scene the woman was already unconscious, and pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities also issued a SigAlert and shut down the number 4 & 5 lanes for a period of time.
Investigators are actively working to determine what may have led up to the fatal accident.
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.
