Los Angeles, CA. – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car at an intersection in Los Angeles on Friday evening.
The auto-pedestrian accident occurred in the area of Vernon Avenue and Compton Avenue at around 5:55 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities responded to the scene, but the circumstances surrounding the accident were not immediately determined.
The pedestrian was injured in the accident, and an ambulance was called to the scene.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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 put into consideration when determining fault and liability in cases of pedestrian accidents.
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