Woman Killed in Accident on Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

1 Dead in Long Beach Crash Pedestrian Crash on Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue

 
LONG BEACH, CA (October 31, 2020) – Friday afternoon, a woman died in an accident on Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue.
 
According to reports, the incident occurred at about 2:45 p.m.
 
Witnesses revealed that a northbound white SUV on Cherry Avenue sped up. In the driver’s attempt to beat a red light, it hit a westbound black sedan on Seventh Street.
 
Then, the SUV spun out of control and hit the woman sitting at a bus stop.
 
“It was horrible,” stated witness Maddy Kilpatrick, who was in a car behind the black sedan.
 
At this time, the authorities haven’t disclosed the identity of the deceased. However, the police confirmed that she’s a 62-year-old from Long Beach.
 
Meanwhile, both motorists involved in the collision remained at the scene. Furthermore, the detectives haven’t found any evidence of distracted or impaired driving, LBPD spokeswoman Allison Gallagher revealed.
 

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We understand that losing a loved one is never easy. Our law firm would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to those mourning the death of the victim.
 

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Dealing With The Wrongful Death on Seventh Street

 
It is clear now more than ever that one person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. This is quite common in accidents that result in death. Therefore, the family of the victim must become aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.
 
Indeed, a wrongful death suit forces liable parties to become accountable for their actions.
 
“The last thing most families want to deal with is piles of paperwork. Even questions from insurance companies and obtaining police reports can be stressful,” says Mark Sweet, an attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
Turning to an experienced attorney can provide you with peace of mind. By hiring representation, you will also have someone make sure that your rights are respected and that justice will be served.
 
Losing a loved one can be distressing for your family and those involved, to say the least. You may have a chance to obtain justice and the means needed to cover unexpected monetary, physical, and emotional damages. With 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident that we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our lawyers are here to guide you during your legal battle. We will help you acquire the justice and compensation needed to cover any financial hardships. Sweet Lawyers are no stranger to wrongful death cases. For a free case evaluation, call (800) 674 7852.