Female Pedestrian Killed at Slauson and Alviso Avenue

33-year-old Shannon Sloan has been identified as the woman who died in a pedestrian accident Saturday evening. 

It was around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Slauson and Alviso Avenue when a vehicle struck the woman. 

At this time it is unclear what led up to the crash on February 26th in Hyde Park, Los Angeles. 

The involved driver stopped at the scene and was cooperative with authorities. 

Sadly, Sloan died at the scene from blunt force trauma.

Authorities also shut down the intersection for a period of time following the accident. 

Investigators are actively working to determine fault. 

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Shannon Sloan.

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.

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. 

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