Leonard Zamora Struck and Killed by Vehicle on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles
Leonard Zamora Killed in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident on 110 Freeway
Los Angeles, California (July 20, 2021) – 70-year-old Leonard Gonzales Zamora has been identified as the homeless victim who died following a pedestrian accident Sunday morning in downtown Los Angeles, according to a report by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
The fatal crash happened on the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway near Adams Boulevard at approximately 4:30 a.m. on July 18.
Gonzales Zamora was pushing a wheelchair on the northbound side of the interstate when he was hit by a vehicle.
Leonard Zamora Fatal Los Angeles Crash
Sadly, Leonard was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
An investigation into the accident is underway. The California Highway Patrol asks anyone with information about this crash to contact the CHP Central Los Angeles office at 213-744-2331.
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.
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