Josh Klinghoffer, former guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has been accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian at a crosswalk in California early in 2024.
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Josh Klinghoffer, former guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has been accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian named Israel Sanchez at a crosswalk in California on March 18, 2024. According to the charges, Sanchez was crossing on the crosswalk.
Sanchez’s daughter, Ashley Sanchez, stated that her father suffered “head trauma” and was immobile after the accident until emergency services arrived.
A purported video obtained by TMZ shows an SUV belonging to Josh Klinghoffer hitting Israel Sanchez. Klinghoffer allegedly got out of the car and left the victim on the road. The incident occurred in a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.
Klinghoffer’s lawyer, Andrew Brettler, stated that the incident was “just a tragic accident”. The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist claimed he stopped to call for help.
So far, there have been no arrests or penalties imposed on Klinghoffer. He is charged with negligence and manslaughter.
Klinghoffer is currently on tour with the band Pearl Jam. He is from Los Angeles, California, and became famous for his work with Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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