[05-22-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig Along 405 Freeway

One person was killed after a multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig along the 405 Freeway, Los Angeles, early Monday morning, May 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened around 3:35 a.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway near Sunset Boulevard.

Reports say four to six vehicles, including a big rig, were involved.

One person was found dead at the scene. The number of people involved or possible injuries is still unclear.

The freeway was closed off while authorities conducted their investigations.

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Fatal Truck Accident Statistics

Truck drivers and passengers have a greater chance of survival in a collision than passenger cars. Statistics show that in the event of an accident, those riding in smaller vehicles are more likely to sustain serious injuries. Large vehicle accidents, especially those involving semi-trucks, are extremely destructive.

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,965 people died in truck-related accidents in the US in 2020. The number of fatalities in 2019 was 5,032. 2020 saw a decrease of 5% in the total number. Trucks are to blame for 71% of fatal car accidents in the US.

In 2020, large trucks were involved in 8.9% of fatal collisions in the US. In 2015, truck-car collisions killed at least 90 people in California. Texas and Florida also recorded at least 50 truck-related fatalities in a single year.