Boy Dies, 3 People Injured in South Gate Crash at San Juan Avenue and Firestone Boulevard
Los Angeles, California (November 11, 2021) – 12-year-old Isaiah Suarez Rodriguez has been identified as the boy who died in a collision involving an 0ff-duty officer last week in South Gate.
The fatal accident happened at about 4:00 p.m., on November 3, at the intersection of San Juan Avenue and Firestone Boulevard.
According to the police, the boy was a passenger in a car that made a left turn onto San Juan Avenue and was hit by a truck driven by an off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy.
Boy Killed in South Gate Crash Involving Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy
Isaiah, her sister, and two other people were injured in the accident and were transported to the hospital. Sadly, the boy died days later.
More details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 45000 traffic collisions were reported in Los Angeles in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 700 people. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
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If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.