WOODLAND HILLS - A 50-year-old woman tragically died Thursday morning, about 10 hours after she was struck by a car in a Woodland Hills Crosswalk, the Contra Costa Times reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Platt Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. The victim, Adriana Bucklew, was crossing the street when she was struck by a 2002 Cadillac Escalade driven by Anais Garcia, 21, of West Hills. Garcia had been heading on eastbound on Victory Boulevard when she made a left turn onto Platt Avenue. Bucklew was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, where she died around 7 a.m.
Cause of the May 18th Pedestrian Accident
Based on the news reports, it is unclear why Garcia did not see Bucklew in the crosswalk. The cause of this fatal Woodland Hills pedestrian accident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. Anyone who was a witness or who has information was asked to call Officer Rhiannon Talley at the Valley Traffic Division, (818) 644-8021.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If police determine that the driver of the Cadillac is responsible for this Woodland Hills accident, the driver may be liable for the wrongful death of the pedestrian. While the circumstances surrounding this Victory Boulevard accident remain under investigation by the LAPD, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable California pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced attorney familiar with the unique legal issues of crosswalk accidents can advise the victims' family of their legal rights and best course of action to protect them.
Sources: Contra Costa Times
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