![[10-27-2024] Pedestrian and Motorcyclist Killed Following Highway Crash in Simi Valley](https://ak1.to//JeLM.webp)
A pedestrian and a motorcyclist were killed in a crash on Highway 118 in Simi Valley early Sunday morning, October 27, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to reports of a collision around 6:05 a.m. on Highway 118, west of Rocky Peak Road.
Upon arrival, officers found an unoccupied Nissan Altima in the center median and discovered a 33-year-old woman from Canoga Park and a 54-year-old man from Simi Valley lying in the highway lanes, both deceased. Their identities are being withheld pending family notification.
Preliminary investigations suggest the woman crashed her Altima into the right-side guardrail, spinning across all westbound lanes of Highway 118 until she collided with the center median wall. After exiting her vehicle, she stood in the first lane, where she was struck by the motorcyclist, a 2020 Triumph Thruxton. The impact was so severe that it ejected the motorcyclist from his bike.
Both victims, along with the motorcycle, were found sprawled across the roadway, west of the crash scene. No arrests have been made, and the involvement of drugs or alcohol remains unknown. The left three lanes of westbound Highway 118 were closed for approximately four hours as traffic was redirected through the right lane.
The CHP Moorpark Area Office is investigating the crash.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
