[05-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in Long Beach

A 57-year-old man identified as Erik M. was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle traffic crash in Long Beach on Saturday morning, May 14, 2022.

The collision happened on the southbound lanes of the 710 Freeway near Long Beach Boulevard at around 5:52 a.m.

A Ford truck and a Honda Civic were initially involved in the collision, but authorities later determined that the crash involved four vehicles.

How the collision occurred and why it happened have not been established. One person was trapped in the wreckage and was extricated by emergency personnel.

It’s unclear whether intoxication played a role in the mishap. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents occur far too frequently in the United States. Every year, approximately 33,654 people are killed in car accidents.

The bustling city of Los Angeles is rife with potential car accidents. The 405, 101, 10, and 5 are frequently bumper-to-bumper, with numerous opportunities for rear-end collisions on your commute.

Los Angeles had 55,350 traffic accidents at the end of 2016. This is approximately 20% more than the previous year. According to the LA Times, at least one person is killed in a car accident in Los Angeles every 40 hours.

There are many different types of car accidents, but one of them is multi-vehicle accidents. Accidents like this happen all the time when two or more cars collide. When two vehicles collide, there is a good chance that three vehicles will be hit.

Several factors caused these collisions, including dangerous behaviors such as distracted driving, speeding, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving in bad weather, driving the wrong way, and failing to obey traffic laws.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

The more vehicles involved in a multi-vehicle accident, the more difficult it is to resolve. Survivors of a multi-vehicle accident may struggle to cope with the stress and sorrow they have felt since the accident.

If you have been injured, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. In a wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit, compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering must be compensated.

An experienced car accident attorney will thoroughly investigate the collision from all angles. You have the right to full and reasonable compensation for your losses, regardless of who is at fault or what insurance plans are available.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles County car accident attorneys are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve. You should know how a lawyer can help you protect your legal rights immediately after a car accident and how to find the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. Call (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our attorneys.