Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in Sylmar 4-24-13

Pedestrian Accident Information: According to CBC local news a man was struck and killed by a vehicle. Based on information released by local law enforcement the accident took place a few minutes before 5:00 AM in the morning of April 24th 2013. The location of the accident was Hubbard Street and Dronfield Avenue in Sylmar, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley community of Los Angeles. According to released information the pedestrian was crossing the intersection while pushing a shopping cart. The driver which struck the victim stopped and is cooperating with the Los Angeles police department. The names of the pedestrian killed has not been released by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. Legal Rights of Family Members of the Deceased: Sadly, in many instances family members of the deceased are left picking up the pieces after a tragic fatal accident. They are often left with staggering medical bills, financial debt, loss of the primary wage earner in the family and funeral expenses. The state of California permits certain family members of auto accident fatalities to file a wrongful death lawsuit against all at fault parties. Form more information concerning California Wrongful Death Laws see here or contact or offices.