Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Sued for Wrongful Death After Pedestrian Collision

Published on July 13, 2024

Josh Klinghoffer, a guitarist known for playing with various rock bands, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, and Pearl Jam, is being sued for wrongful death and negligence following a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred earlier this year. Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of Israel Sanchez, the victim of the accident, filed the lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on July 10. According to the complaint, the accident took place on March 18 at around 2:50 p.m. While on his way to the store to get groceries to make soup for his family, Mr. Sanchez, 47, was allegedly struck by a black 2022 GMC Yukon driven by Mr. Klinghoffer....