9:30 AM PT — Josh Klinghoffer‘s legal professional, Andrew Brettler, tells TMZ … “It was a tragic accident. After Josh struck this pedestrian within the intersection, he instantly pulled over, stopped the automotive, referred to as 911 and waited till police and the ambulance arrived. Clearly, he is cooperating with the police all through the visitors investigation. This was purely a tragic accident.”
Former Purple Scorching Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful loss of life and for allegedly being behind the wheel of a automotive that ran over and killed a pedestrian.
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In keeping 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.
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 … displaying a person crossing a avenue 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 automotive 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 shortly strolling again to the automotive.
The go well with says police in L.A. have NOT made any arrests within the case.
Josh performed guitar for the Purple Scorching 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 stated to be on tour with Pearl Jam proper now.
He is being sued for negligence and wrongful loss of life … and the person’s household goes after him for damages.
We reached out to Josh’s camp … to this point no phrase again.
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