A car injury attorney would come in handy following the identification of the man who died in a pedestrian accident in Sylmar, California. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office released the name of the victim as Arturo Melendez, 58, on Sunday, April 19th.
The Los Angeles Police Department said that the man was volunteering at a COVID-19 food drive when he met his end. The accident that killed Melendez occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Friday, April 17th, in a parking lot at the intersection of El Casco Street and Glenoaks Boulevard.
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The police said that for unknown reasons, a car struck the deceased, pinning him in between two vehicles. The paramedics rushed Melendez to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. The driver that struck the man remained at the scene and cooperated with the police.
There is no information on the driver or the extent of his liability. The accident remains under investigation, and anyone with relevant information should contact the LAPD Valley Traffic Investigators.
The tragic accident caught the attention of the Los Angeles Councilwoman, Monica Rodriguez. On Saturday, April 18th, she revealed that she plans to introduce a new safety regulation in the wake of Melendez’s death.
The legislation would increase on-site traffic measures to ensure that pedestrians and drivers have a safe ingress and egress during food drives. Rodriguez emphasized the importance of preserving lives and urged the public to exercise caution and honor the guidelines.
Those involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident should contact a car injury attorney for legal advice and representation.
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