[05-26-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on 105 Freeway

One unidentified person was killed in a crash that shut down several lanes for hours on the 105 Freeway in the West Athens area early Thursday, May 26, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 2:14 a.m. on the westbound 105 Freeway at Vermont Avenue.

The collision reportedly involved a pickup truck and a semi.

One person was pronounced dead.

The authorities have not disclosed the person’s identity.

Three lanes and the Vermont off-ramp were closed for the investigation and cleanup of the fatal crash.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidents involving a car are the most common cause of injury in the United States. Every year, automobile accidents injure over two million people.

In the United States, a car accident occurs approximately once every sixty seconds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

According to the National Safety Council, car accidents account for 11% of all deaths. In 2019, a total of 276,823 people were injured, and a total of 3,898 people died in California car accidents. A 23.5% increase in the number of car accidents has occurred since 2013.

With a population of 3.96 million people in 2019, Los Angeles is one of the most populated cities in the United States today. The city’s traffic is getting worse and worse, and no one is surprised about it.

Although the COVID pandemic has ravaged Los Angeles, the city is still the seventh most populous in the United States as of 2020. As of 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department has recorded 1,465 serious injuries and 289 deaths as a result of traffic accidents.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Arash Law’s primary focus is on car accidents. In some cases, funeral expenses, medical bills, and other related costs may be covered for the deceased’s relatives. Tragedy car accidents in which the driver dies can have a devastating effect on countless lives.

While a lawsuit will never be able to replace the loss of a loved one, it can help hold those responsible for their actions accountable. Arash Law’s Los Angeles fatal vehicle accident attorney may be able to compensate you for the costs of your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering as a result of the accident.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for you and get you the compensation you deserve. You don’t have to worry about paying us until we win your case.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.