New Orleans, LA – Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle on I-110 near Michoud Blvd
New Orleans, LA (May 22, 2021) – One woman has lost her life following a motor vehicle accident in the New Orleans area early Thursday morning. At around 4:20 a.m., on May 20, emergency crews were notified that an accident took place on Interstate 110.
Reports from authorities show that a female pedestrian was traveling on the eastbound side of Interstate 110 when she was struck by a vehicle just past the exit for Michoud Boulevard.
The woman suffered fatal injuries in the accident. Emergency crews responded to the scene and immediately pronounced her deceased. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Louisiana
Every year, tens of thousands of victims are harmed in motor vehicle accidents across our state. Although the majority of these victims are inside vehicles at the time of their accidents, thousands are traveling along roadways on foot. Unlike other motorists, pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to sustaining catastrophic injuries in crashes. This is due to the fact that they do not have steel frames protecting them during collisions.
According to statistics, more than 80% of accidents occur as a result of driver negligence. When drivers are distracted, impaired, or engaged in reckless behaviors, it can have life-altering consequences for others traveling on and near roadways. Pedestrian accidents are often preventable. However, we continue to see the overwhelming consequences that victims and their families are forced to face. When pedestrians lose their lives in accidents, due to the negligent or reckless actions of motorists, it is imperative that their families reach out to a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney in Louisiana as soon as possible. In some instances, families are able to file legal claims against at-fault drivers in order to obtain full and fair compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.
At Smiley Law Firm, our team strives to aid our clients in protecting their legal rights and best interests after losing loved ones in accidents. Our skilled and competent Louisiana pedestrian accident attorneys have decades of experience helping bereaved families get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. We truly care for our clients and work diligently to help them achieve the best possible ending for their legal claims so they can get the money they need for funeral expenses, burial costs, and more. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident due to the negligence of another driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience. By calling our team at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, we can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore the legal options available to you.
Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.
Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
