25-Year-Old Anthony Mendoza Dies in 5 Freeway Pedestrian Accident [Mission Hills, CA]

Mission Hills, CA (July 10, 2024) – 25-year-old Anthony Mendoza was killed in a 5 Freeway pedestrian accident early Tuesday morning.

The authorities responded at 1:23 a.m. to the fatal collision at the northbound freeway and the San Fernando Mission off-ramp.

When they arrived, officers located Mendoza in the freeway’s middle lanes and declared him deceased.

In the meantime, the authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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What Should the Bereaved of Anthony Mendoza Do?

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you’re involved in a severe traffic accident. Sweet Lawyers has over four decades of experience in the legal field.

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