{"id":2081465,"date":"2023-10-27T14:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:17:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:17:17","slug":"elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly man in LA identified after fatal van dragging."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081465&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tragic Accident Claims the Life of Bicyclist in Los Angeles<\/h2>\n<p>In a horrifying incident that shocked the southeast Los Angeles\u2063 area, \u200ca \u206365-year-old bicyclist lost his\u200d life after being dragged by a van for nearly a mile. The victim, Francisco Gonzalez,\u200b was tragically identified by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on Tuesday\u2062 morning around 9 a.m. when Mr.\u2064 Gonzalez was crossing near 115th Street and was struck by a southbound vehicle on Broadway. The\u2062 impact caused him to become trapped under the van&#8217;s undercarriage. \u2062Shockingly, the driver continued to drive\u200b for approximately one \u200dmile, turning down several city streets, before Mr. Gonzalez was finally dislodged at Broadway and El Segundo Blvd.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Police Describe Break-In at Studio City Home as Hate Crime<\/h3>\n<p>10\/26\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Captain \u200cor Boat Owner:\u200c Lawyers Trade Blame for 2019 Fire That Killed 34 People\u2063 as Trial Begins<\/h3>\n<p>10\/26\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tragically, Mr. Gonzalez was pronounced dead\u2063 at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department swiftly arrested\u200d Felipe Avalos, 66, in Compton on suspicion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/charges-expected-for-driver-in-deadly-l-a-crash\/\" title=\"Charges expected for driver in deadly L.A. crash\">gross vehicular manslaughter<\/a>. He is currently held on $50,000 bail, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County\u2063 Sheriff&#8217;s Department.<\/p>\n<p>Initial reports suggested that Mr. Gonzalez may have been intentionally targeted, but the police have not been able to confirm this. However, surveillance\u2063 footage captured\u200c the collision and the suspect&#8217;s vehicle, an older model \u2063Chevy Astro\u200c van.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to \u2064witness accounts and diligent detective work, the suspect&#8217;s van was located parked \u200cin a driveway in Compton. The authorities \u2062apprehended the suspect, an older male Hispanic matching the description, without incident.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the investigation continues, questions arise \u200cabout \u200dhow the driver could have been unaware of the bicyclist\u200c trapped under their vehicle. One witness expressed their\u200d disbelief, stating, &#8220;How do you not know you have\u200b something under your car?&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">If \u200byou have any information regarding this \u200dtragic incident, \u2063please contact the LAPD South Traffic Division \u2064at 323-421-2500 or the 24-hour tip line at 877-LAPD-247. You\u200c can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-woman-fatally-shot-in-car-with-infant-in-backseat\/\" title=\"Couple shot dead in car with baby in back.\">provide anonymous tips<\/a> through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or via their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacrimestoppers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions can be taken \u2062to improve\u200c biking \u200dinfrastructure and\u200c create safer\u2063 conditions for \u200bcyclists\u200d in \u200bLos Angeles<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D Mr. Gonzalez\u200c to \u2063be thrown from his\u200c bicycle and subsequently run over by a van traveling behind the \u2063initial vehicle. Shockingly, the van driver seemed unaware of \u200bthe situation and continued driving for nearly a mile before realizing the \u2062horrifying truth.<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses at the scene quickly called 911 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd\/\" title=\"Elderly man in LA identified after fatal van dragging.\">emergency responders arrived promptly<\/a>. \u200dHowever, \u200bdespite their \u2064best efforts, it was too late to save Mr. Gonzalez&#8217;s life. The severity of \u2064the injuries sustained during the accident made it impossible for him to survive.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200ctragic incident\u200d once again highlights the need for \u2064increased safety measures and awareness for both cyclists and drivers on Los\u200c Angeles streets. Bicyclists are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/micro-mobility-revolution-races-ahead-as-policymakers-and-police-try-to-keep-up\/\" title=\"Micro Mobility Revolution Races Ahead, as Policymakers and Police Try to Keep Up\">vulnerable road users<\/a>, and \u2063it is imperative that they are given due consideration\u200d and\u200c respect by all motorists. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this incident raises concerns about the responsibility of drivers. It is crucial for drivers to remain fully attentive to their surroundings and exercise\u200b caution, especially when sharing the road \u200cwith bicyclists. Distracted driving and negligence can \u200dhave devastating consequences, as tragically demonstrated\u200c in this case.<\/p>\n<p>This incident also emphasizes the importance of adequate infrastructure\u200b for \u200ccyclists. Los Angeles, like many other major \u2063cities, has been making efforts to create\u2063 safer biking lanes and improve cycling infrastructure. However, more needs to be done to\u200d ensure the safety of\u2063 cyclists on the roads. Investing\u2063 in proper biking infrastructure, such\u200c as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-not-biden-starts-handing-out-grants-to-rid-us-of-racist-highways\/\" title=\"Why Not: Biden Starts Handing Out Grants to Rid Us of \"Racist\" Highways\">protected bike lanes<\/a>, can significantly reduce the risks \u2063faced by cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities in Los\u2062 Angeles \u200dmust thoroughly investigate this\u200c incident to determine any potential \u2062negligence or wrongdoing on the part of the van driver. It is essential \u2064that justice\u200b is served for Mr. \u2063Gonzalez and his \u2063grieving family.<\/p>\n<p>In response to this tragic accident, local organizations and activists are calling for immediate action to improve cyclist safety\u200b in Los Angeles. They are \u200curging city officials to prioritize the creation of safer biking infrastructure and implement stricter traffic laws to protect vulnerable\u200d road users. Additionally,\u2062 they are advocating for\u200d increased education \u2062and awareness campaigns \u200dto promote mutual respect and understanding between motorists and cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic accident serves as a painful reminder \u2063of the dangers faced \u200bby cyclists on our roads. It is essential for all road users to remain\u200b vigilant and \u200cconsiderate, ensuring the well-being and safety of one another. Together, we can strive to create \u2063a safer and more harmonious \u2063road environment for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 65-year-old cyclist, Francisco Gonzalez, was tragically killed in southeast Los Angeles. He was hit by a van and dragged for almost a mile. The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner&#8217;s office confirmed his identity as the victim. The incident occurred around 9 a.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":410,"featured_media":2081466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081465\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}