Man Struck and Killed by Train in the City of Industry
LOS ANGELES - A man was fatally struck by a freight train at about 4:50 p.m. Saturday in Industry. The man, whose identity was not available, but is said to be in his 40s, was pushing his bicycle east on the railroad tracks over a trestle extending across the San Gabriel River prior to being hit. According to CBS Los Angeles, the conductor of the Union Pacific train saw the man and sounded the horn, however, the victim was unable to get out of the way in time. The devastating April 28th train vs. pedestrian collision is being investigated by law enforcement officials.
Wrongful Death Liability for Los Angeles Train Accidents
While is unclear what exactly happened, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Los Angeles train accident lawyer. If train operator negligence contributed or caused this fatal collision, the victim's family may be entitled to recover compensation for loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, and other damages. Therefore, contacting a skilled attorney can ensure the family's legal rights are protected in a wrongful death claim, and the responsible parties are held financially and civilly liable for the tragic loss of their beloved family member.
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