[03-18-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Hospitalized, Two Injured After Car Crashed Into Building in Long Beach

Two people were injured, and one person was hospitalized after a car rammed into a building in Long Beach on Saturday night, March 18, 2023.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 9:00 p.m. on the corner of Willow Street and Chestnut Avenue.

Authorities confirmed that a vehicle had struck a building and discovered three injured victims in the car, but only one needed to be transported to a nearby hospital.

Building and safety inspectors have been dispatched to assess the structural damage.

Investigations into the collision are underway.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

Reckless driving significantly contributes to traffic accidents, road rage, and fatal highway accidents in the United States annually. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aggressive driving involves repeatedly violating traffic laws to endanger other people or property.

An American Automobile Association study from 2009 found that aggressive driving contributed to 56% of fatal accidents from 2003 to 2007.

According to the Fatal Accident Reporting System of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, excessive speed is the most common cause of fatal accidents.

California classifies reckless driving as a serious traffic violation or an extreme driving crime. Frequently, the terms “driving,” “careless,” and “improper” are used interchangeably. The likelihood of fatal car accidents increases significantly when these factors are present.

Aggressive or reckless drivers put other people’s lives at risk. Aggressive or reckless drivers put other people’s lives at risk. Third parties are often injured as a result of negligent driving. Those responsible for the damage and deaths caused by these drivers should face the consequences.

How Can I Obtain a Police Report Following an Accident?

Our team can assist you in obtaining a police report if you have been involved in a car accident.

We only need a detailed description of what happened and where it took place. Once we have contacted the relevant parties, we will provide all the information you need.

You don’t need to worry about whether or not your insurance covers any damage or injuries because we will ensure that everything is covered!

Reckless Driving Attorneys for Victims in Long Beach

The vast majority of instances of auto accidents involve legal negligence. To establish that the other driver was at fault in a reckless driving accident, your California accident attorney will try to develop intentional behavior or “negligence per se.” Due to its voluntary nature, deliberate behavior, such as drunk driving, entails a higher risk of inevitable consequences.

A pedestrian, passenger, or other injured road users may be able to establish negligence per se liability. The California Vehicle Code prohibits reckless driving, and negligence per se involves breaking the law. Both scenarios require the education and experience of a qualified California reckless driving accident lawyer.

We have seen firsthand the damage that collisions can cause. As a firm, we would be delighted if motorists avoided them. Our firm assists those injured or lost a loved one due to negligent driving in pursuing the compensation they deserve.

Our Long Beach reckless driving accident attorneys at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., give people a voice who might not otherwise be able to do so. For a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have A Case?” form online.