Woman Killed in San Pedro Pedestrian Accident
A tractor-trailer hit the woman as it turned at West Channel and Gaffey streets just after 1:30 a.m. on October 21.
Candice BondA woman, 47, died in a pedestrian crash at West Channel Street and Gaffey Street in San Pedro on October 21, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Early Morning Crash on West Channel Street
The crash happened at about 1:31 a.m. A tractor-trailer had been waiting at a red light, then turned left to go south on Gaffey Street. Its right rear tires hit the woman as it turned. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Police said the driver kept going south on Gaffey Street without stopping. Her name has not been released.
What Police Are Asking of the Public
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash as a hit-and-run and has not described the driver. Anyone with information can contact the department's South Traffic Division detectives or leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers.
In a hit-and-run, the first weeks are usually about finding the vehicle. Tips and home camera video from neighbors often matter most.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in California usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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