Michael Bermudez Killed, Man Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on El Segundo Boulevard [Hawthorne, CA]
13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near Truro Avenue
HAWTHORNE, CA (January 11, 2023) – Sunday night, Michael Bermudez was killed in a pedestrian accident that left his father injured.
The incident happened on January 8th, at around 8:35 p.m., at El Segundo Highway and Truro Avenue.
According to reports, a vehicle traveling westbound on El Segundo hit Bermudez, his father, and his sister while they were crossing the road from the laundromat.
First responders to the site of the accident declared 13-year-old Bermudez dead at the scene. Medics transported the injured man to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the collision, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Meanwhile, the police blocked off the areas of the road surrounding the collision for cleanup and preliminary duties.
The family of Michael Bermudez has set up a GoFundMe to support the cost of Michael’s funeral.
The Sweet James team sends our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Bermudez. May your memories of Michael give you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
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