Wilmington, CA (June 2, 2024) – A tragic incident occurred late Sunday night on the Harbor (110) Freeway in Wilmington, resulting in the death of a pedestrian after she was hit by a pickup truck.
Incident Details: The crash was reported at approximately 10:34 p.m. on the Anaheim Street on-ramp to the southbound lanes of the Harbor Freeway. Responding officers from the California Highway Patrol found the victim, who had suffered critical injuries. The pedestrian has been identified as 46-year-old Lizbeth Vejar by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain limited, and it is unclear how Vejar came to be on the freeway on-ramp at the time of the incident.
Legal Implications: Incidents involving pedestrians on freeway ramps are particularly complex and raise significant safety and legal questions. The California Highway Patrol is likely conducting an investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash. This includes examining whether factors such as driver impairment, speed, or pedestrian actions contributed to the fatal outcome. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, there could be potential legal implications for the driver of the pickup truck. Additionally, the family of the victim could potentially file a wrongful death claim for their loss.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Lizbeth Vejar during this profoundly difficult time. I hope that the investigation finds the cause of this tragic accident.
Source: MyNewsLA