Former Pink Scorching Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful dying and for allegedly being behind the wheel of a automotive that ran over and killed a pedestrian.
In response to 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 swimsuit says the pedestrian, 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, was dragged throughout the asphalt on account of the collision and sustained blunt power trauma to his head, accidents that in the end 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 swimsuit 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 motive force pulling over after hitting the pedestrian, strolling over to the physique after which turning round and shortly strolling again to the automotive.
The swimsuit says police in L.A. have NOT made any arrests within the case.
Josh performed guitar for the Pink 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 in the end left the RHCP and has been a touring member for Pearl Jam and Jane’s Habit … 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 … to this point no phrase again.
