39-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on 5 Freeway near Glendale Boulevard [Atwater Village, CA]

Homeless Man Fatally Struck in Atwater Village Accident on 5 Freeway near Glendale Boulevard

 
ATWATER VILLAGE, CA (April 9, 2021) – Early Wednesday morning, a 39-year-old man died in a pedestrian crash on the 5 Freeway near Glendale Boulevard.
 
The CHP confirmed that it happened at around 2:10 a.m. on the 5 Freeway near Glendale Boulevard.
 
Meanwhile, the CHP and the County Coroner confirmed that the 39-year-old Latino victim was homeless.
 
According to the initial reports, a male pedestrian was walking within the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, south of Glendale Boulevard.
 
As the officers responded, they received another call stated that the pedestrian was struck and killed.
 
Upon their arrival, they found an unresponsive man lying within the northbound lanes. Then, a Los Angeles Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
 
Furthermore, the involved vehicle described as a white sedan left the crash scene. Also, the incident led to the closure of the slow lane.
 
The authorities urged anyone with additional information about the crash to call the Central Los Angeles Area CHP at (213 744-2331 or (323) 259-3200.

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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victim. May you find peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal Atwater Village pedestrian crash, Sweet Lawyers wants you to know you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Also, a lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If a loved one has been involved in a wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a serious pedestrian accident that causes irreversible damage. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.