The identification of a pedestrian killed Friday night in the Whittier area of California calls for the intervention of a top accident lawyer. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office on Saturday, June 14, disclosed the fatal victim’s identity as Adrian Daniel Castro, 33, of Whittier.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the traffic wreck at about 10:15 p.m. on June 12, on Imperial Highway, near Duffield Avenue. The events leading to the collision are yet to be established, but the CHP confirmed that one fatality resulted from the encounter.
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The victim, Castro, was reportedly walking in the area when the vehicle struck him. The emergency response team found the pedestrian unresponsive upon their arrival and pronounced him deceased.
Investigating officers did not immediately release the description of the vehicle involved or the identity of the motorist. The accident reports supplied by the Los Angeles County authorities failed to ascertain whether the incident was a case of a hit-and-run.
The CHP is heading up an investigation into the traffic collision. Investigators would try to determine the cause and liability of the crash.
Some of the leading causes of vehicle-pedestrian collisions in California include overspeeding, distracted driving, improperly lit highways, and impatience. Negligence on the part of the motorist or the pedestrian can also lead to an accident, as seen in most cases when the latter fail to use a designated crosswalk.
It is, therefore, essential for all road users to pay attention to traffic signs and regulations to avoid the recurrence of such events. In case of a collision, however, the victim or their family should endeavor to seek legal counsel from a top accident lawyer.
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