[02-08-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Four People Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Collision in Westlake District

A multi-vehicle collision injured four people, including an LAPD officer, in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023.

According to authorities, the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. in Westlake District at the 2000 block of Beverly Boulevard.

Reports indicated that two civilian vehicles appeared to collide nearly head-on, and a Los Angeles Police Department SUV sustained damage to its right front fender and headlight area.

Responders were called to the scene and rushed all four victims to hospitals in unknown condition.

The crash’s cause is being investigated.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

As reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System in 2020, 38,824 motor vehicle collisions resulted in 38,766 fatalities in the United States. 1.34 fatalities per 100 million kilometers traveled and 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people.

In the United States, 20 and 50 million car accidents occur yearly, with many victims suffering long-term disabilities. It accounts for 8% of all fatal accidents in the state in the past years.

Between 2020 and 2021, there will be 4,258 road fatalities in California, an increase of 3847.

Most car accidents occur due to human error, such as speeding, drunk driving, texting, and driving. The environment may cause an accident, the road’s design, or vehicle defects.

Be aware of potential hazards and obey traffic laws to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Despite these safeguards, automobile accidents remain one of the leading causes of death.

How Do I File a Police Report After an Accident

California drivers must report incidents involving injuries, deaths, or property damage over $1,000 to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within ten (10) days of the event. As mandated by Vehicle Code Section 20008, drivers must notify the California Highway Patrol or responding police departments within 24 hours of a fatal or injury accident.

You can submit your DMV and California Highway Patrol reports in two ways:

1. Whenever an incident occurs, the police must be called. A police report will be issued to you, followed by an investigation and a report submitted to the DMV and CHP.
2. You may file your report with the DMV and CHP on your own. In this case, complete the necessary forms and send them to the appropriate offices as soon as possible.

Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers with a Winning Track Record

Those who suffer injuries in an accident may file personal injury claims to seek compensation for their pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.

Regardless of who was at fault, you have the legal right to request monetary compensation for your suffering. When you or a loved one are injured in a car accident in California, you should file a personal injury lawsuit.

Having an attorney who can support you and address your concerns regarding the complicated legal system can be beneficial for your case. During defending your rights, they will provide all the documentation that insurance companies require.

You can count on our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., who has provided legal assistance to victims of these accidents for over a decade. We have won more than $750 million in compensation for our clients in the entire state.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a no-cost consultation, or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.