Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

ORANGE COUNTY -- An 18-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a car in Anaheim on Thursday, Orange County Register reports. The woman, Denley Angeles, got off a bus and was crossing at the intersection of Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard to catch a another bus, but was hit by a car. Following this horrific accident, Angeles was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange, where she later died several hours later.

The pedestrian accident on December 1st remains under investigation. However, based on the information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not clear who may had the right of way, and whether the driver could have avoided the collision from occurring. Hopefully, the Anaheim Police Department can determine why this accident happened and who is responsible.

Fatal pedestrian accidents can be tragic and devastating for family members. Therefore, while the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney who has the knowledge and the resources to help families in wrongful death claims, can ensure that the family's legal rights are protected, hire an independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action to recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.