[05-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 57-Year-Old Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 710

According to the authorities, a Yorba Linda resident was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Beach Freeway Saturday, May 14, 2022.

The deadly crash occurred at around 5:50 a.m. Saturday on the southbound freeway at Long Beach Boulevard.

The California Highway Patrol initially reported that two vehicles involved in the crash, a Ford truck and a Honda Civic, collided with each other.

The coroner’s office identified the victim as Erik M. was 57-years-old.

The cause of the crash is still under active investigation.

There are no other details available at the moment.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Even though the United States has numerous laws to keep drivers safe on the road, car accidents are still rampant. Recently, car accidents in the United States have risen. In 2018, there were around 33,654 people killed in car accidents. Vehicle accidents claimed the lives of 36,560 individuals.

In 2017, the NHTSA reported 3,304 car accidents and 3,602 deaths due to car accidents in California.

As of 2019, Los Angeles had a population of 3.96 million people, making it one of the most populated cities in the United States. It comes as no surprise that metropolitan traffic is becoming increasingly congested.

The Los Angeles Police Department estimates that there will be 42,357 motor vehicle accidents in 2020. An estimated 238 persons perished as a result of the mishaps.

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

Los Angeles has seen a 20% increase in DUI crashes and a 9% increase in fatal DUI crashes since 2020, according to an LAist report.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Arash Law focuses on fatal car accidents that result in death. Family members are entitled to compensation for wrongful death, medical bills, and other expenses. Fatal car accidents are terrible tragedies that affect the lives of many people.

Although a wrongful death lawsuit cannot undo your loss, it is a small step toward holding negligent individuals accountable. Arash Law’s Los Angeles County car accident lawyers may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other road traffic accident-related expenses.

We understand the complexities of dealing with these severe and psychological scenarios, and we cater to all of our customers’ needs.

We take all injury and wrongful death cases on contingency, so you don’t have to pay anything until your case is successfully resolved. Families may need to make sacrifices to pay for these costly but necessary medical care treatments.

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