Blanca Aguirre, 26, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after she was struck by a large truck on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar early morning on January 25, 2010. According to an Associated Press news report, Aguirre had stopped on the side of the freeway and got out to talk to her passenger, also a woman. California Highway Patrol officials said the big rig hit Aguirre as she walked back to the driver's side of the car. She died at the scene.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Blanca Aguirre for their tragic loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this woman. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were eight injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Diamond Bar. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 210 fatalities and 5,095 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2007. Also, countywide, 712 deaths and 56,475 injuries occurred due to traffic accidents during the same year.

What Caused this Accident?

This is one of those incidents that remind us about the dangers we face on the freeway. Based on this news report, it is not clear where exactly had Aguirre stopped the car. There are still many questions here. Did Aguirre park her car in the shoulder and away from traffic? Did the driver of the big rig veer from his or her lane of traffic and strike Aguirre? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this fatal accident? Was the driver of the big rig impaired, speeding, fatigued or otherwise negligent?

Wrongful Death Claim

If the truck driver is found at-fault for this accident, then both he and his employer, the trucking firm, could be held responsible for the accident and resulting fatality. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney will guide victims and their families in such cases, through what can be a complex legal process to obtain compensation. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover funeral expenses, lost earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other damages. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation for injured victims and their families.

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