[04-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 118

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person died in a two-car collision near Mission Hills on Friday, April 1, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred shortly after 7:00 a.m. near Mission Hills on state Route 118, Ronald Reagan Freeway.

According to the CHP, the identity of the fatally injured person, who died at a hospital, was not immediately available.

There was no immediate word on whether or not there were any other injuries.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash prompted an indefinite SigAlert on westbound state Route 118 to southbound Interstate 405, the Golden State Freeway.

All traffic was diverted from westbound SR-118 to I-5, Santa Ana Freeway.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of injury in the United States is a car accident. Car accidents cause up to two million injuries each year.

Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

According to the National Safety Council, car accidents are responsible for 11% of all deaths. Approximately 276,823 people were injured, and 3,898 people died due to car accidents in California in 2019. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in the number of car accidents.

A population of 3.96 million as of 2019 makes Los Angeles one of the most populated cities in the United States. No one is surprised that traffic is getting worse in the city.

However, in 2020, Los Angeles was ranked as the seventh most populous American city despite the COVID pandemic. Approximately 1,465 people were severely injured, and 289 people were killed in traffic accidents in Los Angeles in 2020, according to data from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Traffic Collision

Car accidents are the primary focus of Arash Law’s practice. The deceased person’s family members may be eligible for financial assistance with funeral costs, medical bills, and other related expenses. Many people’s lives have been impacted by tragic car accidents that result in the driver’s death.

No lawsuit can make up for the loss of a loved one, but it can help hold those responsible for their actions to account. Your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs associated with a car accident may be covered by Arash Law’s Los Angeles fatal vehicle accident attorney.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to win your case and recover the compensation you are owed. Consultations with Arash Law’s Los Angeles car accident attorneys are free.

We are here to help you answer these questions so that you can determine the best course of action for your situation.

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