[03-25-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Four People Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision on Santa Monica Freeway

Four people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision on Santa Monica Freeway, South Los Angeles, Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash occurred around 6:08 a.m. on the Interstate 10 Santa Monica Freeway, east of Crenshaw Boulevard.

Two vehicles were involved, a truck carrying three men and a Sedan carrying one woman. After the collision, the truck overturned, trapping one of its passengers inside.

All four were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There were 35,766 traffic-related fatalities in 2020, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In other words, there was one death for every 100 million kilometers traveled or 11.7 fatalities per 100,000 people.

According to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, 19,938 car accidents in California in 2019 resulted in injuries or fatalities. The number fell by 1.6% from the previous year.

In 2014, more Californians died in car accidents than in 2013. In 2017, there were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries due to car accidents. According to data, there were nine street fatalities for every 100,000 state residents in 2018.

Driving under the influence, texting while driving, speeding, and drunk driving are just a few instances of human error that cause car accidents. Accidents are also influenced by other factors like the weather, the road’s layout, and the vehicle’s difficulty.

While driving, you must obey all traffic laws, keep a safe following and leading distance, and keep both your own and other drivers’ safety in mind. Despite these safety precautions, tragic car accidents still happen frequently.

What Should I Do After an Accident?

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We will begin making claims on your behalf at no cost once we have received your report copy request. Our staff will help you until you have compiled all the necessary information and documentation.

Trusted Car Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

It’s common to feel confused after being in a car accident. Sometimes it’s unclear what comes next after submitting an insurance claim or who to ask for clarification from. We will take care of everything you need to file a claim for a car accident.

The number of people killed on our roads will not go down until reckless drivers are made to pay for their actions. Car accidents and claims of premises liability are just two of the many legal matters in which our firm represents clients.

Our top priority is to assist those who have been harmed without any fault of their own. We’ll take any necessary steps to help you resume business as soon as possible.

Our trusted Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., are prepared to fight for compensation if you or a loved one have been injured in a similar collision.

We are a reputable law firm that has helped car accident victims get over $500,000,000 in compensation for their injuries. Our firm guarantees that you will receive the same level of service and consideration for your case as we provide for all of our other clients.

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