Woman Killed in Monrovia Pedestrian Crash at Myrtle Avenue and Foothill Boulevard
Los Angeles, California (November 15, 2021) – A woman has died following a pedestrian accident that happened in Monrovia on Saturday morning, Nov 13.
The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Foothill Boulevard at about 8 a.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a car was turning left from southbound Myrtle Avenue onto eastbound Foothill Boulevard when it struck a woman in her 60s in a crosswalk.
The woman was pinned under the vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters before being transported to the hospital. Sadly, she died while receiving treatment.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately disclosed pending notification of next-of-kin.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
California Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
The common causes of most of these accidents include failure to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, poor visibility, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe the highway code. Pedestrians are also advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
The law requires motorists 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
While the accident report above does not give a clear picture of how the accident occurred, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the accident is crucial. “An attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all their questions fully,” he said.
California Car Accident Attorney
If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim or the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced pedestrian accident lawyers who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.