[02-08-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Violent Two-Car Crash in Lake Balboa Kills Two People, One Injured

Two drivers were killed and another injured after a two-vehicle crash in Los Angeles early Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023.

The fatal collision reportedly occurred around 3:45 a.m. at the 6400 block of N. Balboa Boulevard near Victory Boulevard.

According to authorities, a Corvette driver crossed a red light at over 90 mph before hitting an Accord.

After crashing into a large sign near the strip mall entrance, the Accord landed on its roof.

The collision was so severe that the Accord was split in half and overturned on its roof. The engine of the sedan ended up in the strip mall parking lot.

The Corvette was thrown into the strip mall parking lot, which damaged a strip mall sign, and a portion of one car ended up in a restaurant.

Responders arrived at the scene and pronounced that the Accord driver, a woman in her forties, had died.

Meanwhile, the Corvette driver was transported to a hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.

A passenger in the Corvette, believed to be in their 20s, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System estimates 39,824 motor vehicle crashes in 2020, leading to 35,766 deaths. The fatality rate per 100,000 people is 11.7, while the fatality rate per 100 million kilometers traveled is 11.7.

An estimated 20 to 50 million car accidents in the United States resulted in non-fatal injuries, with many victims suffering long-term disabilities. It has accounted for 8% of all state deaths over the years.

From 2020 to 2021, California was expected to experience a 3847 percent increase in traffic fatalities.

In most car accidents, human error is responsible, such as speeding, drunk driving, or texting. In addition to poor route design and adverse weather conditions, vehicle defects can cause accidents.

Maintain a safe distance behind and ahead of you for your and others’ safety. Also, be aware of potential hazards and adhere to all traffic laws. Car accidents remain the leading cause of death in the country despite these precautions.

What Should I Do After an Accident

After gathering information, if it is safe to do so, you should file a police report. The police can record what happened in the accident on a central database, store those records in the police department, and ensure that the information is kept securely.

A police report can be filed at your local police department if they are not at the scene of the accident. If the police aren’t there, they’ll collect that information afterward and submit a report.

Car Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles with a Winning Track Record

Many car accident victims suffer long-term pain even when they have a small window of opportunity to prevent a collision. Various factors influence this, including the cost of healthcare and the loss of wages during the recovery process.

Legal negligence is often blamed for car accidents. Using this information, your attorney can prove that the other driver’s negligence caused the accident.

Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by famous attorney Arash Khorsandi, are committed to protecting your rights to maximum compensation after a collision.

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