Pearl Jam Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accused Of Causing Wrongful Death Of Pedestrian
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for his alleged involvement in a car accident that left one pedestrian dead on March 18.
Klinghoffer, who has worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and is currently on tour with Pearl Jam, is named a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the pedestrian’s family, Israel Sanchez. He sustained trauma to his head and died hours later in Alhambra, California.
“It was a tragic accident,” Klinghoffer’s lawyer Andrew Brettler told TMZ. “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.”
Nick Rowley, prosecuting attorney, delivered a contradicting report to Entertainment Weekly. The prosecution has accused Klinghoffer of using his cell phone while driving his Black 2022 Gmc Yukon moments before hitting Sanchez.
Klinghoffer, who has worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and is currently on tour with Pearl Jam, is named a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the pedestrian’s family, Israel Sanchez. He sustained trauma to his head and died hours later in Alhambra, California.
“It was a tragic accident,” Klinghoffer’s lawyer Andrew Brettler told TMZ. “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.”
Nick Rowley, prosecuting attorney, delivered a contradicting report to Entertainment Weekly. The prosecution has accused Klinghoffer of using his cell phone while driving his Black 2022 Gmc Yukon moments before hitting Sanchez.
- 7/14/2024
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
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