[02-18-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed After a Deadly Head-On Collision in Cerritos

Two people were killed following a deadly head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver in Cerritos on early Friday morning, February 18, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 2:18 a.m. on the southbound  Freeway near South Street in Cerritos.

A 2021 Hyundai Elantra was stopped on the freeway when the driver made a U-turn and began driving northbound. It then collided head-on with an oncoming southbound 2017 Honda Civic.

Due to the severity of the impact, both vehicles caught fire following the collision. A passerby reportedly stopped and pulled one of the drivers out of their car.

The passerby performed CPR on the Honda Civic driver, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as 26-year-old Alyssa R.

The other driver was also pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Crash Statistics

A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions crash directly into each other. Although head-on collisions account for only 2% of all accidents, they account for 10% of all fatalities on U.S. highways. The accident was thought to have been caused by excessive speed. Head-on collisions occur because of drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and wrong-way drivers.

In this case, a wrong-way driver caused the collision. Every year, roughly 355 people are killed in the United States due to wrong-way drivers. With an average of 265 wrong-way collision deaths, 1.34 fatalities per wrong-way collision are calculated.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) discovered that wrong-way crashes have a 12 times higher death rate than all other accidents on controlled-access freeways.

When cars disobey traffic laws and signals, such as red lights, stop signs, or yield signs, they cause head-on collisions at junctions.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

After a deadly head-on crash, you might be faced with emotional trauma and pain. It could be especially hard if your deceased loved one was the sole breadwinner in your family. Following a fatal head-on crash, you must consider talking to an experienced fatal Los Angeles County car accident lawyer from Arash Law to assist you in filing a wrongful death claim.

It’s not clear how these losses are determined. When your lawsuit has been settled, or a jury has rendered a verdict, they have not transpired. Your lawyer will use expert witnesses to estimate how much money you will lose due to your long-term injuries.

Remember that the insurance company is on the side of the person who hit you. It is common for them to try to convince you that your claim is not worth very lot or to encourage you to settle soon before you have a chance to evaluate your claim thoroughly. Getting legal advice from someone who isn’t on your side isn’t always the best idea.

Our attorneys from Arash Law can tell you how much your case is worth, based on criteria including your injuries, the accident’s cause, and location, as well as other factors that could impact your case in court. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.