(Glendale, CA) A pedestrian died in an Ocean View Boulevard crash in the unincorporated La-Crescenta- Montrose area near Glendale.
On Saturday, August 16, at 7:55 p.m., the Ocean View Boulevard crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on Ocean View Boulevard and Mira Vista Avenue.
When officers investigated, they learned a gold Mercury SUV struck a man. Despite paramedics arriving and transporting the victim to a hospital, they pronounced him dead. The driver responsible stayed at the Ocean View Boulevard crash site and cooperated with the investigation.
Legal Opinion of the Ocean View Boulevard Crash
When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, even unintentionally, California law looks closely at whether the driver followed traffic safety rules. In this case, the driver of a gold Mercury SUV stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. That meets the legal requirements under California Vehicle Code 20003, which states any driver involved in a crash causing injury or death must stop.
Even though the driver stayed, the key question remains: did they exercise due care? Under VEH 21950, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the street at marked or unmarked crosswalks. This law also says drivers must slow down when pedestrians are nearby, especially in residential areas. The Ocean View Boulevard crash report doesn’t say if the victim was in a crosswalk. Still, drivers have a duty to avoid hitting anyone on the road, no matter where they are walking. Speed, lighting, visibility, and road design all factor into whether the driver could have reasonably avoided the collision. Investigators will look at these details, along with any eyewitness accounts or traffic camera footage, to determine if negligence played a role.
What the Family Can Do
The family of the victim has the right to file a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60. This allows close family members to seek compensation for funeral expenses, emotional loss, and the value of any support the victim provided. Even when a driver cooperates, civil liability may still apply if they failed to act safely.
An attorney can gather key evidence from the CHP Ocean View Boulevard crash report, interview witnesses, and review any surveillance footage that may exist. They can also work with experts to reconstruct the scene and determine how the crash occurred. If the driver’s insurance doesn’t cover the full impact of the loss, the attorney can look into additional options.
Time is crucial. While the family has two years to file a wrongful death claim. Taking this step can give the family the support they need during a time of deep grief and help ensure accountability for their loved one’s death.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is a difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this horrible incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
