Culver City, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Suspected DUI Driver on Sepulveda Boulevard
Man Killed in Culver City Crash on Sepulveda Boulevard near Venice Boulevard
Culver City, California (July 13, 2021) – A man died after being struck by an alleged DUI driver in Culver City early Monday morning, July 12.
Officials responded to the fatal crash site at about 1:10 a.m. on Sepulveda Boulevard just south of Venice Boulevard.
The unidentified male party was hit by a vehicle, driven by a DUI driver, while walking on the highway in the morning hours.
Fatal Culver City Pedestrian Accident
As per the Culver City police report, the pedestrian died in the accident.
The suspect was later arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol
An investigation into the 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.
