Los Angeles, CA. – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
The pedestrian accident happened around 9:55 p.m. at the intersection of 6th Street and Lorraine Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A pedestrian was found down on the roadway after being struck by a car.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Los Angeles continues to record a high number of traffic collisions and serious injury outcomes. According to the 2023 OTS city crash rankings, the city had 8,116 victims killed or injured in fatal and injury collisions, placing it at the top of its peer group for serious crashes in California. Alcohol-involved collisions accounted for 1,508 victims, and pedestrian collisions were particularly high, with 1,432 victims, reflecting a significant risk for people on foot. Speed-related collisions involved 1,104 victims, and nighttime (9 pm–2:59 am) crashes were a major contributor with 1,498 victims. Hit-and-run incidents totaled 2,549 victims. These data indicate persistent challenges with high-severity crash types, including alcohol involvement, speed, and vulnerable road user incidents.
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