Danielle Yates ID'd as Woman Killed in Hollywood Hills Pedestrian Accident on Hollywood (101) Freeway near Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood Hills, California (October 1, 2021) – The woman who died after being hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning in the Hollywood Hills has been identified as Danielle Yates, 32. Her city of residence was unknown.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 2:12 a.m. Thursday, September 30, on Hollywood (101) Freeway, just north of Cahuenga Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported.
A vehicle struck Yates on the southbound side of the freeway.
Pedestrian Killed in 101 Freeway Crash in Hollywood Hills
Yates was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
The crash remains under investigation.
California Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Many pedestrians are hurt, and several others are killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.