9:30 AM PT — Josh’s lawyer, Andrew Brettler, tells TMZ … “It was a tragic accident. After Josh struck this pedestrian in the intersection, he immediately pulled over, stopped the car, called 911 and waited until police and the ambulance arrived. Obviously, he’s cooperating with the police throughout the traffic investigation. This was purely a tragic accident.”
Former Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful dying and for allegedly being behind the wheel of a automobile that ran over and killed a pedestrian.
In line with a brand new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Josh was driving a black GMC Yukon in Alhambra, CA again in March when he made a left flip and ran right into a pedestrian who was utilizing a crosswalk.
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The go well with says the pedestrian, 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, was dragged throughout the asphalt because of the collision and sustained blunt pressure trauma to his head, accidents that finally killed him solely hours later.
TMZ additionally obtained video of the alleged incident … exhibiting a person crossing a road within the crosswalk when he is run over from behind by a black SUV making a left flip. The go well with says Josh was driving the automobile and did not a lot as faucet his brakes. He is additionally accused of being distracted behind the wheel.
The video exhibits the driving force pulling over after hitting the pedestrian, strolling over to the physique after which turning round and rapidly strolling again to the automobile.
The go well with says police in L.A. have NOT made any arrests within the case.
Josh performed guitar for the Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019 and was inducted together with the band into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in 2012, when he was then the youngest inductee ever.
JK finally left the RHCP and has been a touring member for Pearl Jam and Jane’s Dependancy … and he is mentioned to be on tour with Pearl Jam proper now.
He is being sued for negligence and wrongful dying … and the person’s household goes after him for damages.
We reached out to Josh’s camp … up to now no phrase again.
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