[01-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash on Santa Monica (10) Freeway

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway on Saturday morning, January 22, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 4:30 a.m. on the La Cienega Boulevard off-ramp of the eastbound lanes of Santa Monica (10) Freeway.

A 2018 Mazda MX5 Miata and a 2012 Infiniti EX35 SUV collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. One of the vehicles overturned due to the severity of the impact, while the other rested on the freeway’s right shoulder.

One person was killed in the crash. Meanwhile, the SUV driver sustained moderate injuries in the mishap. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment.

Investigators with the California Highway Patrol are looking into the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Even though several traffic laws protect motorists, road accidents are common in the United States. Car accidents have been on the rise in the United States in recent years. In 2018, there were approximately 33,654 fatal motor vehicle collisions. A total of 36,560 individuals were killed in motor vehicle accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,304 car accidents and 3,602 car accident-related deaths were reported in California alone in 2017.

With a population of 3.96 million people as of 2019, Los Angeles is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. It’s no wonder that the city’s traffic congestion is worsening.

According to the LAPD, there were 42,357 motor vehicle accidents in Los Angeles in 2020. At least 238 persons are believed to have died due to the accidents.

These car accidents are caused by many factors, including drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws in general.

Los Angeles Fatal Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

Suppose you or a loved one was killed or seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by another motorist’s recklessness and negligence. In that case, you have the legal right to hold that driver responsible.

A Los Angeles fatal car accident lawyer may not be able to reverse what happened. However, they can assist you in obtaining compensation for the terrible, unanticipated losses you suffered as a result of the crash.

A wrongful death claim can help the victim’s family pay for the high medical expenses and other losses they’ve incurred following the deadly crash. It can also provide financial assistance to those who have lost income due to an injury or untimely death.

Aside from those, legal action could also prevent other families from experiencing a similar catastrophe. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.