The ex-guitarist of Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers was accused of rushing: That is how the occasions unfolded – 2024-07-13 11:15:54

Josh Klinghoffer is the previous guitarist of the Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers. AOP

The previous guitarist of the legendary rock group Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, Josh Klinghoffer, has acquired a severe cost.

Klinghoffer is accused of killing a 47-year-old pedestrian. Klinghoffer allegedly ran over the person whereas he was on his solution to the grocery retailer to purchase meals for his household. The person walked correctly within the crosswalk. The overrun occurred on March 18 in Alhambra, California.

The sufferer’s daughter says in her lawsuit that the rocker drove recklessly and appeared to be utilizing the telephone simply earlier than the crash. The lawsuit alleges that Klinghoffer didn’t brake in any respect earlier than the collision or make some other motion to forestall the collision.

Makes an attempt had been made to save lots of the sufferer, however he died of his severe accidents within the hospital a couple of hours later.

TMZ reached out to Klinghoffer’s legal professional, who commented that it was a pure accident.

– When Josh ran right into a pedestrian on the intersection, he stopped instantly, stopped the automobile and known as 911. He waited for the police and an ambulance to reach. He’s after all prepared to cooperate with the police all through the investigation. This was purely a tragic accident.

Klinghoffer stop Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers in 2019, when the band’s earlier guitarist John Frusciante returned to the lineup.

The story was up to date on 11 July 2024 at 12:39. The story beforehand featured a photograph of Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis with an incorrect caption claiming the singer was guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.