Louis Otero Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Tour Bus at South Flower and West 23rd Streets in Exposition Park
Louis Otero ID’d as Man Killed in Exposition Park Pedestrian Accident at South Flower and West 23rd Streets
Exposition Park, California (January 16, 2019) – The man who was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident Thursday night in the area of Exposition Park has been identified as Louis Jude Otero, 78, according to a local news source.
The accident happened at around 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, at South Flower Street and West 23rd Street in downtown Los Angeles.
As per the report, Otero was struck and run over by a tour bus for unknown reasons. The bus driver, unaware of the collision, continued driving onto the 110 Freeway dragging the man’s body about 100 feet.
A witness said that they followed the bus and attempted alerting the driver by honking their horn, but the bus driver did not stop.
Responding firefighters declared Otero at the scene.
Authorities later located the bus driver and they are still investigating the incident.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
Pedestrian laws require drivers to control their speeds and stop to allow pedestrians cross the roads whether in marked or unmarked crossing areas. The authorities are still investigating to find out if the victim was in a safe zone along the road when the accident occurred.
Upon conclusion of the examination of the crash scene photos, vehicle condition, and other factors including recklessness, intoxication and distracted driving, the victim’s family or loved ones may have a right to file a case and get compensation for their loss.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal car accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like to get a free copy of the accident report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617.
