Pedestrian Fatally Struck at Walnut Grove and Halkett in Rosemead
ROSEMEAD, CA, (June 27, 2025) - A 63-year-old man was killed Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Rosemead, authorities said.
Jose Rodriguez, 63, was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Rosemead, authorities confirmed.
The collision occurred just before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Halkett Avenue. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, the victim, identified as Jose Rodriguez, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
The vehicle involved has not been identified, and no additional details about the circumstances of the crash were immediately available.
The incident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the United States, with 2,304 lives lost in the first half of 2024 alone, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). These deaths, experts stress, are largely preventable.
“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street, regardless of whether they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Candice Bond, a seasoned pedestrian accident attorney and Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
Bond emphasized the importance of vigilance behind the wheel and called for independent investigations in fatal pedestrian collisions. “It’s imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of the victim’s family,” she said.
Advocates continue to urge both increased driver awareness and infrastructure improvements to help reduce these preventable tragedies.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Following the tragic death of Jose Rodriguez, a 63-year-old pedestrian struck and killed in Rosemead, legal experts say his family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal. “Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.”
Formica also warned that insurance companies may attempt to settle quickly for less than a case is worth. “An attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly,” he added.
The incident remains under investigation.
Candice Bond, national legal analyst for Newsline, has extensive experience with fatal pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one needs help, she offers free consultations.
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).