[02-13-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Three Officers Injured After a Two-Vehicle Crash Near Figueroa Street

Three police officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were injured following a two-vehicle collision near Figueroa Street on early Sunday morning, February 13, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 3:24 a.m. on Interstate 5 Freeway near Figueroa Street.

A speeding vehicle traveling at 100 mph crashed into the officers’ patrol car. The driver of the speeding vehicle did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

One officer had to be extricated from the wreckage. Three officers were seriously injured in the mishap. They were all taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Authorities were later able to apprehend the suspect. They took the driver and his two other female passengers into custody. The suspect is facing hit-and-run and DUI-related charges.

The California Highway Patrol and the LAPD are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the U.S. are traffic accidents. Car accidents injure over 2 million people each year. Every year, between 36,000 and 40,000 individuals are killed in car accidents.

Meanwhile, accidents continue to be a leading cause of injury deaths in the state. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. (NHTSA).

If you live in Los Angeles, you’re likely to be involved in a traffic collision at some point. Commuters on the 405, 101, 10, and 5 frequently encounter bumper-to-bumper traffic, which presents numerous potential for rear-end incidents.

Getting around downtown involves countless pedestrians and bicyclists. Drivers must pay strict attention at all times. Driving anywhere in L.A. is insecure; a car crash can happen in the blink of an eye. The vast majority of collisions, however, are preventable.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), there will be 42,357 car accidents in Los Angeles in 2020. At least 238 persons are believed to have died due to these mishaps.

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