9:30 AM PT — Josh Klinghoffer‘s authorized skilled, Andrew Brettler, tells TMZ … “It was a tragic accident. After Josh struck this pedestrian throughout the intersection, he immediately pulled over, stopped the car, known as 911 and waited until police and the ambulance arrived. Clearly, he’s cooperating with the police all by means of the guests investigation. This was purely a tragic accident.”

Former Purple Scorching Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful lack of life and for allegedly being behind the wheel of a vehicle that ran over and killed a pedestrian.

Primarily based on a model new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Josh was driving a black GMC Yukon in Alhambra, CA once more in March when he made a left flip and ran proper right into a pedestrian who was using a crosswalk.

The go properly with says the pedestrian, 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, was dragged all through the asphalt due to the collision and sustained blunt strain trauma to his head, accidents that lastly killed him solely hours later.

TMZ moreover obtained video of the alleged incident … exhibiting an individual crossing a avenue throughout the crosswalk when he’s run over from behind by a black SUV making a left flip. The go properly with says Josh was driving the car and didn’t quite a bit as faucet his brakes. He’s moreover accused of being distracted behind the wheel.

The video reveals the driving force pulling over after hitting the pedestrian, strolling over to the physique after which turning spherical and shortly strolling once more to the car.

The go properly with says police in L.A. have NOT made any arrests throughout the case.

Josh carried out guitar for the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019 and was inducted along with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, when he was then the youngest inductee ever.

JK lastly left the RHCP and has been a touring member for Pearl Jam and Jane’s Dependancy … and he’s said to be on tour with Pearl Jam correct now.

He’s being sued for negligence and wrongful lack of life … and the particular person’s family goes after him for damages.

We reached out to Josh’s camp … to date no phrase once more.