[05-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Woman Killed Following a Deadly Traffic Crash in Covina

A 25-year-old woman identified as Mariah B. was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Covina on Saturday morning, May 7, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway near Holt Avenue in Covina at approximately 1:23 a.m.

A westbound 2006 Saturn Vue was traveling on the freeway when the driver lost control of their vehicle for unclear reasons and crashed into a 2018 Honda Accord.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Saturn Vue overturned and ejected a passenger in the process. The passenger that was ejected as the 25-year-old woman was rushed to Pomona Valley Hospital but was later pronounced dead.

The other driver only sustained minor injuries and was not hospitalized. Alcohol was not considered a factor in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident is the most common cause of personal injury in the United States. Approximately two million people are injured in car accidents each year.

Car accidents occur in the United States every sixty seconds. 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 percent of deaths. In 2019, 276,823 people were injured, and 3,898 people died in California car accidents. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in car accidents.

The bustling city of Los Angeles is a hotbed for possible car accidents. Navigating the 405, the 101, then 10, and the five on your commute is often bumper-to-bumper, with many opportunities for rear-end collisions. Motorcyclists are allowed to lane-split despite the risk of side-swipe incidents or accidents when merging lanes.

Los Angeles has a population of 3.96 million people, making it the nation’s most densely populated city as of 2019. It’s no surprise that the city’s traffic jams are getting worse.

The Los Angeles Police Department predicts that in the year 2020, there will be 42,357 car accidents in the city. Due to the accidents, at least 238 people are estimated to have died.

Drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeders, and drivers who disregard traffic laws all play a role in these collisions.

Los Angeles County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

If a loved one was killed in an automobile accident, you should immediately contact an experienced fatal car accident attorney. The insurance company for the driver who caused the collision is currently conducting an investigation. They mean business with their allegations. You should take yours seriously as well.

It’s difficult to handle a wrongful death claim for a fatal automobile accident on your own, especially if you lack legal expertise. It would be fantastic if you and your family had access to a fatal car accident attorney.

Accidents in cars can occur for a variety of reasons. Many of them are caused by another driver’s carelessness or irresponsibility. An experienced fatal car accident lawyer can serve as your legal advisor and advocate following a catastrophic vehicle accident.

Our Los Angeles County fatal car accident attorneys at Arash Law can handle your legal concerns. To book your free, no-obligation fatal car accident case evaluation, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.