South Los Angeles man was struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe near 55th Street
August 21, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA
A 57-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Duarte and 55th streets in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
What happened in the crash?
Aubrey Player, 57, died after being struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe at the intersection of Duarte and 55th streets in South Los Angeles.
- Date and time: Friday night, Aug. 21
- Location: Intersection of Duarte and 55th streets, Central-Alameda, South Los Angeles
- Vehicle involved: Chevrolet Tahoe
- Victim: Aubrey Player, 57, pronounced deceased at the scene
- Status: No additional details released by authorities
Why do these accidents happen?
Nearly 7,500 pedestrians died in California between 2009 and 2018, according to the state's Office of Traffic Safety. California’s pedestrian fatality rate remains almost 25% higher than the national average, and the state records the highest number of such deaths nationwide.
Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows U.S. pedestrian fatalities reached an estimated 6,590 in 2019, the highest total in more than 30 years.
| Statistic | Value | Source |
|---|
| California pedestrian deaths (2009-2018) | Nearly 7,500 | CA Office of Traffic Safety |
| CA fatality rate vs. national average | 25% higher | CA Office of Traffic Safety |
| U.S. pedestrian deaths (2019) | 6,590 | Governors Highway Safety Association |
Legal Insights
Road conditions, visibility, and lighting remain possible contributing factors examined in cases such as this. An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined. An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened.”
- It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian
- An attorney can help compassionately guide a family through this difficult time while protecting their rights
- Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth
“Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a family through this difficult time while protecting their rights. Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”
The family of Aubrey Player may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for damages covering loss of love and companionship, funeral costs, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
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