[04-30-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After Single-Vehicle Crash in Mid-Wilshire

Twenty-year-old male, Alexander P., was killed after a single-vehicle crash in Mid-Wilshire in Los Angeles Sunday night, April 30, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the vehicle collided with the utility pole at 8:15 p.m. at La Brea Avenue and Edgewood Place.

The man, who was the passenger, was reportedly ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was later pronounced dead.

Further information regarding the fatal crash was not immediately available, including the condition of the driver and how many people were involved.

The authorities are still investigating the crash.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

You cannot predict car accidents, but you can be ready to respond when it happens to you. Following a collision, having a car accident checklist will help you remain composed and organized. It can offer guidance on what to do and what not to do and the best ways to defend your rights. After a collision, you’re not on your own. Follow these steps:

• Check your body for injuries and remain calm. Make sure everyone is safe and stays on the scene.
• If you can, move the vehicles to the side of the road. Turn on your emergency flashers to stop further collisions. Wait for the authorities to arrive in a safe location.
• Call and make a report of the accident to the police.
• Obtain the name, number, and insurance information of the driver involved in the collision. Take pictures of the vehicle’s license plate and other essential details.
• Even to the police, do not admit fault. Be honest but be mindful of what you say when talking to the officers.
• Visit the hospital or your primary care physician as soon as possible.
• California insurance companies have deadlines for reporting accidents. Call and report the collision immediately by following the agent’s instructions.
• The insurance company for the party who caused your accident may contact you on the same day of the crash. Before consulting a lawyer, avoid taking notes or accepting insurance settlement offers.
• Get and organize accident-related documents such as a copy of the police report, injury treatment plans, medical bills, the driver’s information, and other pertinent information.
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Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents contribute to a high percentage of preventable injuries and fatalities in the US. Two million people have died in traffic accidents worldwide, and ten million have been injured.

After a three-year decline, traffic fatalities in the US increased by 8.3% in 2020, according to the National Safety Council. The number of fatal traffic accidents in the US increased to 42,338 in 2020 from 39,107 in 2019.

Additionally, 3,847 people were killed in automobile accidents in California in 2020. One thousand five hundred eighty-seven died in multi-vehicle accidents, about 41% of all fatalities. Two thousand two hundred sixty people, 59% of the total fatalities, resulted from single-vehicle accidents.

At least two vehicles were involved in 72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions resulting in injuries, and 77% of all injuries. In 2020, angle-collision accidents killed or injured about 8,000 people.