A teenage boy walking on a sidewalk was tragically killed Sunday morning when an out-of-control Chevy Suburban went up onto the sidewalk and struck him, the Santa Clarita Signal reported. The fatal pedestrian accident happened at about 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, on Soledad Canyon Road near Galixy Avenue. The 15-year-old boy walking on the sidewalk, Eric Michael Gilhooley, died at the scene of the crash.
The driver of the Chevy Suburban that struck Gilhooley, a 47-year-old Canyon Country man, suffered only "scratches," the Signal reported. He was not arrested and authorities said it did not appear that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact Detective Jeff Maag of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Santa Clarita Valley Station at (661)255-1121.
Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's Traffic Office is investigating the accident, and why the driver of the Chevy Suburban went off the road and onto the sidewalk. Based upon the limited information, it is not clear if this accident was the result of negligent or reckless driving, a dangerous road condition, or even a possible malfunction in the Suburban. However, as a pedestrian off the road and on a sidewalk, the teen was clearly the victim of this accident.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death
While this accident remains under investigation by law enforcement, the family members of the victim of this crash would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer who has represented family members in fatal sidewalk pedestrian accidents. A lawyer skilled in the complex legal issues of these type of accidents can help the victim's family understand and protect their legal rights to make sure whoever is responsible for this pedestrian accident is held liable. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim can include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, future anticipated lifetime earnings of the victim, and loss of love, care, and companionship.
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