[05-18-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Passenger of Stolen Vehicle Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Santa Clarita

According to Deputy Natalie Arriaga of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, a female passenger was trapped and injured in a crime suppression operation for a stolen vehicle in Newhall Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 5:30 p.m. on Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue in Newhall.

According to Arriaga, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled, resulting in a brief pursuit that was later ended due to unsafe speeds.

According to officials on the scene, the suspect lost control of the vehicle shortly after the chase ended and collided with at least five parked cars on Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue.

Deputies set up a containment after the suspect’s foot bailed.

Prior to the crash, witnesses said the driver was traveling at speeds exceeding 60 mph.

According to Arriaga, a search of the area was conducted, but the male driver was not found.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the suspect’s female passenger became trapped in the vehicle as a result of the crash.

According to officials, crews were able to extricate the passenger and transport her to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

The investigation is still underway.

Tips can be left anonymously at www.LACrimeStoppers.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous types of car accidents, but many drivers are unaware of this.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single-vehicle accidents account for 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Due to the high number of single-vehicle accidents in California, drivers must be aware of the various factors involved.

A single-vehicle collision can result from a variety of factors. When a driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slick road, a run-off-the-road collision occurs. On the road, debris such as a large branch or something that fell from the back of a truck can be found.

In a single-car accident caused by something that isn’t your or another driver’s fault, such as a deer jumping in front of your vehicle, your comprehensive coverage plan will likely limit your recovery.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

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