The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating an accident Monday evening that killed a freelance photographer. According to reports in the Los Angeles Downtown News, Daniel Salazar Moreno, 31, a freelance photographer, was taking pictures of model Adriana Palacios, 22, on Monday evening in the Arts District when the two were struck by an out of control Honda Accord. The accident happened at East Sixth and Mateo Streets in Skid Row.
Moreno died at the scene of the crash, and Palacios suffered a fractured left leg and right knee. The driver of the Accord, Moises Casillas, 26, told police something was mechanically wrong with his vehicle. Casillas was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and held in lieu of $100,000 bail. Alcohol or drug use is not suspected, although an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Police will be turning the case over to the District Attorney's office, who will determine whether or not to pursue charges. Witnesses to the crash or anyone with additional relevant information that could help the investigation are asked to call traffic Detective Michael Keden at 213-927-1825.
Based on the facts, there are more questions than answers. In time, the investigation will determine whether the driver's claims of mechanical failure have merit. Regardless of whether driver negligence or mechanical failure were the cause of the fatal pedestrian accident, both Adriana Palacios and the family of Daniel Moreno may be entitled to compensation for personal injury and wrongful death, and would be wise to consult with a lawyer. For more information, or if you would like a free case review, contact the Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger or another reputable law firm.
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