Jose Martinez, 60, Palmdale Pedestrian Accident 170th Street and Ave O

Pedestrian Killed in Car Accident at 170th and Ave O in Lake Los Angeles

Jose Martinez, 60, Palmdale Pedestrian Accident 170th Street and Avenue O (Sept. 12) PALMDALE, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2018) — Jose Martinez, 60, died in a pedestrian accident last Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 170th Street East and East Avenue O in the Lake Los Angeles community, according to the Los Angeles Coroner.

The crash took place at the intersection when the man was struck by a driver in a 2018 Honda HRV crossover SUV. Paramedics responded to the scene, but sadly Mr. Martinez died from blunt force traumatic injuries, the report said.

Police are heading up an investigation into this collision to determine fault. The intersection where this took place has marked crosswalks, but it’s unknown if the victim was in one or not.

Lake Los Angeles Crash Investigation

The investigation into this collision is underway and there are certainly many unanswered questions about what happened. It’s unknown who is responsible for this man’s death. What we do know is that pedestrians typically have the right-of-way in the roadway at all times.

We extend our heartfelt prayers to this man’s family as they cope with his sudden loss.

There are many steps that should be taken following a collision to ensure your legal rights are protected, but this can vary depending on the circumstances. An injured person should seek out immediate and ongoing medical care until they are completely better. If someone has died, a wrongful death claim may be pursued by surviving family members against those responsible and or their insurance companies.

Keep in mind that there are times when a government entity or an employer of an involved motorist that may share responsibility for an accident. All responsible parties can be identified during the investigation.

We hope you are able to get the help you need, but if you would like legal assistance, please call us at 855-703-4186 to request a free consultation.

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