[05-24-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed Following a Deadly Crash in Tujunga

Two people were killed following a deadly crash in Tujunga on late Tuesday night, May 24, 2022.

The fatal accident transpired just before midnight on Highway 210 at La Tuna Canyon Road in Tujunga.

A westbound Honda Civic was traveling on the freeway when it crashed into a parked box truck for unclear reasons.

The Honda then fell down an embankment and was pinned underneath a big rig that was also parked on the side of the highway.

Unfortunately, both the Honda driver and the box truck driver were killed in the crash. The box truck driver was standing outside of their vehicle at the time of the accident.

Additional information on the crash is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Car Accident Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of injury in the United States. Around two million people are hurt in car accidents every year. Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs somewhere in the country.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that close to 3,300 people died in car accidents in California in 2018.

The National Safety Council says that car accidents cause 11% of deaths. In California, car accidents hurt more than 278,223 people and killed 3,898 people in 2019. Since 2013, car accidents have gone up by 23.5 percent.

As of 2019, 3.96 million people were living in Los Angeles, making it one of the most crowded cities in the country. It shouldn’t be a surprise that traffic in cities is getting worse.

Los Angeles was named the seventh most populous city in the United States for 2020, despite the COVID pandemic. According to the Los Angeles Police Department data, about 1,465 people have seriously hurt in traffic accidents in Los Angeles alone in 2020, and 289 people were killed.

The best way to avoid a fatal car accident is to keep your car in good shape, follow the road rules, and always wear your seatbelt.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents can happen to anyone, but it can be difficult to know what to do when it happens to you. Getting over the death of a loved one will take time, and there are no quick fixes. With the help of a fatal car accident lawyer, you can learn how to cope and rebuild your life.

It’s important to remember that the driver who caused the accident may have to pay you for the death of your loved one.

Your fatal car accident lawyer can help you with your wrongful death case and make sure you get the money you deserve. If you need a good car accident lawyer, don’t hesitate to call our team from Arash Law right away!

A Los Angeles County car accident lawyer from Arash Law could help you with the law. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or email us to set up a free, no-obligation review of your fatal car accident case.