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Larry Lopez killed in downtown Los Angeles pedestrian accident

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 03, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: February 03, 2025 08:44 AM EDT

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A black Honda Civic hits, kills pedestrian along Harbor (110) Freeway, authorities say

LOS ANGELES, CA, (February 01, 2025) - A pedestrian was fatally injured after being hit by a vehicle on the Harbor (110) Freeway north of First Street in downtown Los Angeles, according to a news release.

pedestrian killedLarry Lopez, 25, was struck and killed by a vehicle along the Harbor (110) Freeway north of First Street in downtown Los Angeles, according to a news release.

The victim was identified as Larry Lopez. Tragically, Lopez died from multiple blunt force traumatic injuries.

Based on the California Highway Patrol's and the Los Angeles Fire Department's preliminary report, 25-year-old Lopez was struck by a black Honda Civic and then multiple other vehicles. The driver of the Honda—a 47-year-old man—and his passenger remained at the scene. None of the Honda's occupants were seriously hurt, officials said.

No additional information about the incident was immediately available.

This is an ongoing investigation.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

No state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than California. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (COTS), in 2018, around 893 pedestrians were killed on California roadways, a 26% increase from 2014.

“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. 

“It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”

Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, noted that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of the victim's family.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, the family members of Larry Lopez may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for the loss of love and companionship.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline. 

“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”


Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you

(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).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Larry Lopez and family

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