This is what is known about the accident involving the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist.
Josh Klinghofferformer guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers and current tour member Pearl Jamfaces serious legal problems after a car accident that occurred on March 18, 2024 in Alhambra, California. In this incident, Klinghoffer ran over Israel Sanchez47 years old, while he was crossing a street in a pedestrian crossing.
New reports reveal that Klinghoffer He will be prosecuted on a lesser charge of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. Initial investigation showed that the GMC Yukon Klinghoffer was turning left when it hit Sanchezwho suffered blunt force trauma to the head and died in the hospital hours later.
Ashley Sanchezdaughter of the victim, filed a lawsuit in July 2024 alleging that Klinghoffer He was distracted and didn't stop in time. According to the family's lawyer, Nick Rowleythe accident was a “reckless homicide” and criticized the lack of action by the authorities.
The lawyer of Klinghoffer, Andrew Brettlerhas insisted that the guitarist has cooperated fully from the beginning. “This was a tragic accident,” he declared. Klinghoffer He called 911 and remained at the scene until police and paramedics arrived. As the case progresses, Klinghoffer has yet to issue public statements about the incident.
Alhambra police continue the investigation. Stay tuned for any updates on Indie Rocks!
