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A vehicle hit a pedestrian today at about 1:20pm and it appears that the pedestrian was killed. UPDATE: The Sheriff informed us at 5:20pm that the man has not died.
Looking up San Vicente Blvd near Rangely where a pedestrian was struck today. (Photo: Jessica Penzari)
Update (July 3, 5pm): It appears that the pedestrian has died from his injuries.
The accident happened on San Vicente, just south of Melrose, near Rangely.
West Hollywood Sheriff’s deputies and fire department personnel responded to the call and are preparing for what appears to be a prolonged investigation because of a serious injury or death.
The investigation will likely look at any factors that might have contributed to the accident, including driver distraction, impairment and speed.
Brandy (Brandy29) on Twitter reported that the pedestrian appeared to have been struck about a half block outside the crosswalk.
We are gathering details now but if you have information, please post comments below.
Clothing and medical supplies strewn about on San Vicente after accident involving a pedestrian. (Photo Brandy/Brandy29 on Twitter for Weho Daily)
Sheriff's investigator takes photos of the vehicle that hit a pedestrian on San Vicente today. (Clothing and medical supplies strewn about on San Vicente after an accident involving a pedestrian. (Photo Brandy/Brandy29 on Twitter for Weho Daily)
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I saw this — not the accident, but the pedestrian in the street a few moments later. What a horrifying sight. Would like to see you follow up on the fire department response, which seemed to be delayed. Was Engine 7 out on another call when this happened?
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Drivers (all of us) need to be aware of peds – always! And pedestrians need to use caution “stop, look, listen” (remember that from grade school?), use cross-walks, etc. We have a lot of ped traffic in our city with clubs, tourists, shopping, etc. It’s actually a wonder this doesn’t happen more often.
I would like to see an end to all crosswalks not at signaled intersections. People will still jay-walk, but those mid-block crossings give a false sense of security to peds and aren’t marked well enough for drivers.
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There have been other car/pedestrian accidents on this stretch of road. The city has been asked before to put in a stop light, but apparently they prefer injuries and loss of life rather than go to the effort and expense of installing a traffic signal. That’s a pretty cynical trade-off. People should contact city council members and demand they install a light.
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i witnessed this accident, the pedestrian who was struck was laying on his back bleeding in the middle of the road about 30-40 feet in front of the black BMW truck. it was a very messy scene. glad to hear he is still alive
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i saw this about 1 min after it happend… it was gross! the body was mangaled and made me wanna puke! My friend was hit by a car and killed a few months back in las vegas… watch out for peds! even if they are not on the crosswalk!
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Any updates? I hope the man was able to stay alive. Sadly it looks like while tweeting an texting brings us instant news and communication it also may have contributed to changing forever the lives of many people.
My wife saw this , the mans body landing 10 ft away from where she stood. People stop texting , put the cell phones away while driving, crossing streets. That one second you spend looking at the screen could be the last thing you ever see as a living being.
Praying for good news,
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I’m very close with the young guy that was hit he’s in real bad shape in the icu. I need to know what exactly happend and am asking anybody who witnessed this tragic accident to please call me or email.
248-535-2872
ajlandau@hotmail.com
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The young man hit by the SUV on San Vicente below melrose on July 1st, was taken off life support at 5:00 today.July 3rd.
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listen to all who are writting messages with great detail should stop for a min and think of who is going to be reading them because a few i read where uncalled for because i am an old time friend of the young man who was killed and remember him as the way he was but after reading some of these messages it hs put a vision i prob wont be able to get out of my head.so i ask agian please think of what you are written in detail because i know i wouldnt want my fam to be the ones to read them with such graffic detail……..for derrick we will all miss you and love forever…….your old time friends here in maine……..
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The young man that was killed, his name is Derrick…He was a very good friend of mine. Im going to miss the time we had together. He was a very good friend to me and I am going to miss him… I love you Derrick…R.I.P…From you home girl Nicole, and your friends in Maine………
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DERRICK WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AND TO MANY OTHERS .HE HAD A VERY BIG HEART AND ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE.I LOVE YOU DERRICK……ALWAYS……AND FOREVER. …… WE ALL LOVE YOU……….love your friends in Maine
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