LOS ANGELES, CA – A devastating incident occurred in the early morning of March 10 in Los Angeles, where a 46-year-old pedestrian, identified as Melissa Anne Perry, suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The collision took place approximately at 3:50 a.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway at Century Boulevard.
Emergency responders at the scene determined Perry succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries and pronounced her deceased at the accident site. Further details regarding Perry’s place of residence have not been disclosed.
Officials have yet to release comprehensive information on the dynamics of the accident as investigations were still ongoing at the time of reporting.
The tragedy highlights the increasing dangers faced by pedestrians on roadways across California and the United States. The Governors Highway Safety Association has noted a rise in pedestrian fatalities in recent years. California Office of Traffic Safety statistics revealed that pedestrian deaths in the state significantly increased by 26% from 2014 to 2018.
Despite the absence of a detailed report, basic traffic rules indicate that pedestrians generally hold the right of way in most situations, especially while crossing intersections or streets.
Source: The Legal Advocate