Los Angeles County, CA: Four Pedestrians Hit by Truck in Paramount

Los Angeles County, California (March 20, 2018): Four students were reportedly injured in a pedestrian collision with a motor vehicle near Paramount High School yesterday afternoon, Monday, March 19, 2018. The Lakewood County Sheriff’s Office has launched an active investigation into the incident and only limited information has been made publicly available while the investigation remains ongoing.

Officials believe the crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. near Rosencrans Avenue and Downey Avenue in Paramount, CA. The four victims, all students of Paramount High School, were reportedly walking on the sidewalk not far from the school when a truck veered onto the sidewalk and struck them. The driver of the truck is believed to have lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons, but no further information about the driver has been provided. The four students were transported to a nearby hospital, but no details about their respective conditions or the severity of their injuries have been released.

The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to send our deepest sympathies to the victims and offer our prayers for their full and complete recoveries. Even where accident victims have been fortunate enough to avoid critical injuries, the aftermath of a motor vehicle collision can be incredibly burdensome and overwhelming. It is important for victims to know that they may be legally entitled to relief under the civil liability laws in their state.

If you or your loved ones have been injured in a collision with a motor vehicle, California law may give you the legal right to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses. Call the Los Angeles Injury Group at 310-954-7248 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and review your options with one of our licensed and professional motor vehicle crash attorneys today.