[05-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on 210 Freeway

Two people were killed in a big rig crash on the Foothill (210) Freeway in Verdugo Hills early Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the westbound 210 Freeway at La Tuna Canyon Road.

Firefighters worked to free them after their sedan became stuck beneath the truck.

The pair were reportedly trapped inside a vehicle after a collision with a semi-trailer.

According to the CHP, a pedestrian was also struck and was unresponsive on the freeway.

Both vehicles ended up on the right shoulder of the freeway, but the collision closed three lanes.

The cause of the fatal collision was still unknown.

It’s unclear how a pedestrian ended up on the highway.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Statistics show that despite the existence of numerous laws aimed at ensuring the safety of motorists, traffic accidents continue to occur. The number of car accidents in the United States has risen recently. This year, there were approximately 33,654 fatalities attributed to car accidents. In car accidents, 36,560 people were killed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,304 car accidents and 3,602 fatalities in California in 2017.

Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities in the United States, home to a total of 3.96 million people as of 2019. Cities are becoming increasingly congested as a result.

In 2020, there will be 42,357 traffic collisions in Los Angeles, according to the LAPD. It is estimated that 238 people were killed in the disasters.

Collisions resulting from intoxicated or distracted driving, speeding, and other traffic violations are common causes of these accidents.

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

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Whenever a person is killed in a car accident, Arash Law focuses solely on the investigation. Families of the deceased may be entitled to financial assistance in the event of a wrongful death claim. People’s lives are forever changed when they die in a car accident.

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, a wrongful death lawsuit is a small step in the right direction. Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will do everything in our power to ensure that you receive just compensation for your losses as a result of the accident, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

As a result, we are able to meet the needs of all of our customers in dealing with these difficult and emotional situations.

You won’t have to pay us a penny until your case is successfully resolved thanks to our contingency fee policy. Families may have to make sacrifices in order to afford these costly, but absolutely necessary, medical treatments.

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