[02-19-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two-Car Crash in Sawtelle Left Several People Injured

Several people were injured and hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2023.

According to reports, the collision transpired around 12:35 p.m. in Sawtelle at 2030 S. Sawtelle Boulevard.

Authorities stated that a vehicle hit a parked car and a dumpster in front of a restaurant.

Due to the impact, several pedestrians were injured, and four people were transported to the hospital.

A 23-year-old woman was confirmed in critical condition, while a 74-year-old man was listed in moderate condition. The two transported victims were in good condition.

It is unclear whether any of those hospitalized were passengers in either vehicle.

Several firefighters and police officers were blocking the scene in front of the Killer Noodle ramen restaurant.

Officials reported that a doctor was on the scene when the collision occurred and immediately assisted those injured.

The crash’s cause is being investigated, and no further information has been released.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidental injuries or permanent disabilities affect between 20 and 50 Million people worldwide. Every day in the United States, 3,287 people are killed in traffic accidents.

Car accidents resulting in death or severe injury are exceedingly common in California. Traffic accounts for 10% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, 3,889 people were killed, and 276,823 were injured in motor vehicle accidents, according to statistics.

In 2019, 19,938 car accidents in California resulted in injuries or fatalities, according to California Office of Traffic Safety data. There was a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.

Every day, thousands of vehicles are on the road. Safety measures such as wearing seat belts and child restraints, increasing visibility, and using proper headlights and road lighting can help prevent accidents like this.

What Should I Do After an Accident

After collecting information, assuming it is safe, the first step is to file a police report. It allows the police to record what happened during the accident on a central database. They keep these records within the police department in a secure location.

When an accident occurs, the police are usually present at the scene, but if they are not, you can contact your local police by phone or in person and submit the accident report. In this way, if the police are not present at the collision scene, they will collect that information on their own and prepare a police report after the incident.

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