[04-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Hurt After a High-Speed Crash on West Florence Avenue

At least one person was injured after a car crash involving a stolen car in South Los Angeles on early Thursday morning, April 14, 2022.

The accident started at approximately 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of West Florence Avenue and South Main Street.

The Los Angeles police noticed a car driving erratically on the road. As they attempted to pull over, the driver did not stop and started traveling at high speeds. Officers suspect that the car may have been stolen.

The high-speed chase lasted for around 30 minutes. The suspect’s vehicle then crashed into two other cars at the intersection.

Officers were later able to arrest the suspect. Unfortunately, one of the innocent drivers was injured in the mishap.

Local authorities are further investigating the crash.

Car Crash Statistics

According to a recent National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, 35,092 persons were killed, and 2,440,000 were wounded in motor vehicle accidents in 2015.

While fatality and injury rates had been continuously dropping, the number of individuals killed and injured this year indicated a significant increase over the number of people killed and injured in 2014.

Almost a tenth of all fatal car accidents happen in California. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, with 3,898 persons killed and 276,823 injured. Since 2013, the number of people killed in car accidents in California has increased by 23.5 percent.

Taking care of your vehicle, knowing safe driving techniques, and paying attention to the road will help you avoid accidents.

People get involved in car accidents for various reasons, such as getting behind the wheel while texting, drunk, or tired, which can result in a car accident.

Los Angeles County Car Crash Attorneys

You have the right to submit a personal injury claim and a property loss claim following an automobile accident, regardless of how serious or mild your injuries are.

It can be difficult to know what to do after an accident. Arash Law’s Los Angeles County car crash attorneys have helped countless injury victims safeguard their legal rights and collect the compensation they deserve.

Determining fault and responsibility in every car accident is crucial. Do not point fingers or accuse the other party of wrongdoing, even if you are positive that you are not at fault. Allow the authorities and your California car accident lawyer to handle that side of the case. You should be concerned about one less item during this difficult moment.

We are well-versed in the most frequent causes, defendants, and strategies for obtaining compensation for collision-related injuries. Contact us if you have suffered burns, broken bones, a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or other damages. Call us now at (888) 488-1391 for a free initial consultation.