Los Angeles, CA. – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
At around 2:11 a.m., police and emergency crews responded to the scene of a pedestrian accident near the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Vermont Avenue.
A vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian in the area in unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
Drivers are required by law to exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians. Pedestrians walking in marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections have the right of way. Furthermore, pedestrians attempting to cross outside of the crosswalks must yield to vehicles to avoid being hit. Pedestrians should also walk facing traffic when walking on a roadway that lacks a sidewalk. These laws are considered when determining fault and liability in cases of pedestrian accidents.
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