North Hollywood, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Coldwater Canyon Avenue
North Hollywood Accident on Coldwater Canyon Avenue Kills One Person
North Hollywood, California (April 22, 2021) – One person died following a pedestrian accident that happened Wednesday night in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Officials responded to the fatal crash site at approximately 8:10 p.m. near 6200 Coldwater Canyon Avenue between Oxnard Street and Victory Boulevard.
An individual, whose name was not revealed, was hit by a car on the highway under unclear circumstances.
Fatal North Hollywood Crash Wednesday night
Sadly, the pedestrian died in the accident.
Meanwhile, details regarding the involved driver were not immediately established at the report time.
An investigation into the deadly crash is underway.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
