[03-01-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Severely Injured After Inglewood Multi-Vehicle Crash

One individual was severely injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Inglewood on Wednesday morning, March 01, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the five-vehicle collision occurred around 5:02 a.m. on 405 Freeway’s southbound lanes near West Century Boulevard.

The first responders who arrived at the scene found five unspecified vehicles with crash damage. CHP officers are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.

Emergency responders assessed all the motorists involved and assisted at least one of them who suffered severe injuries. The unidentified victim was rushed to the hospital in an unknown condition.

The crash resulted in the closure of all southbound lanes of 405 Freeway at Century Boulevard.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, automobile accidents are the leading cause of both accidental deaths and serious injuries. Additionally, approximately ten million people are hurt and two million are killed every year because of car crashes around the world.

According to the National Safety Council, the number of avoidable deaths on America’s highways increased in 2020, with a rise of 8.3% in mortality after three years of decline. In 2019, 39,107 persons lost their lives in car accidents across the United States. That number rose to 42,338 by 2020.

In the same year, 2020, 3,847 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California. There were 2,260 (59%) people killed in single-vehicle incidents and 1,587 (41%) killed in accidents involving two or more cars.

What to Do After a Car Accident

After a car crash, calling the authorities right away is essential. When talking with authorities or an insurance company, it’s best to stick to the facts and avoid making any assumptions. It’s possible for blameless victims to apologize anyhow. The insurance company can consider this type of action as evidence to deny a claim.

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