[04-18-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Five People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Hollywood

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a multi-vehicle crash injured up to five people in Hollywood on Monday, April 18, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 1:16 a.m. in the area of Western Avenue and Franklin Street.

The chase started at Franklin Street and Highland Avenue and lasted about a mile and a half.

The chase began when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department ran the plates of a white Mercedes and discovered they were from another vehicle, leading them to believe the car was stolen.

The Mercedes blew through a red light and collided with two other vehicles in the intersection, including a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power work truck.

Despite the deployment of an airbag in the vehicle, the man driving that work truck appeared to be conscious and alert.

The LADWP has yet to disclose the employee’s condition.

Following the collision, one man was seen fleeing the totaled Mercedes-Benz SUV, with police on foot pursuing him.

Officers apprehended the man and took him into custody, where he could face charges of felony eluding the police, firearm possession, and possibly driving a stolen vehicle.

Following the collision, a handgun was discovered in the Mercedes.

One passenger in the SUV was critically injured, according to the LAPD. According to previous LAPD reports, there were two passengers.

The car’s passengers were all taken to the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The roads in the United States are among the most congested in the world, and congestion is a major concern. About 280 million registered automobiles in the United States, and 227.5 million people drive them every day.

Six million or more car accidents occur each year in the United States. As many as 38,000 people are killed by traffic accidents in the United States each year, making them the leading cause of death in the country.

A collision involving multiple vehicles is one such example. A “multi-vehicle collision” occurs when three or more vehicles collide. An accident called a “chain reaction” occurs when three vehicles collide on the road.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle crashes involving passenger cars. More than 40% of all car accidents involve one of these vehicles.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

The more vehicles involved, the more difficult it is to resolve a multi-vehicle collision. The stress and grief from the accident may make it difficult for accident victims to deal with a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit.

A lawyer should be contacted as soon as possible if you have been injured. Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, as well as pain and suffering, must be paid in a personal injury lawsuit.

A skilled car accident lawyer will scrutinize every aspect of the collision. As a result, regardless of who is at fault or what insurance plans are available, you are entitled to full and reasonable compensation for your losses.

You can rely on our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law for help. What to do after a car accident, how an attorney can help you protect your legal rights, and where to find the best personal injury lawyer are all important questions. Please call (888) 488-1391 to set up an appointment with one of our attorneys.