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Lisbeth Rodriguez Killed in Vermont Square Pedestrian Accident on 46th Street
Lisbeth Rodriguez Struck and Killed by Vehicle on 46th Street in Vermont Square
Lisbeth Rodriguez Killed in Vermont Square Pedestrian Accident on 46th Street
Vermont Square, California – 33-year-old Lisbeth Rodriguez died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon in Vermont Square.
The Los Angeles Fire Department says the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. at 1354W 46th Street.
Rodriguez, a young mother and business owner from the neighborhood, was walking home when an SUV jumped the curb and slammed her into a building, pinning her against the wall.
Police say the SUV driver, 31-year-old Dwight Williams, made an unsafe turn at a high rate of speed and struck the pedestrian.
Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
The accident remains under investigation.