[07-20-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Hospitalized in Car Crash Into Downtown Los Angeles Strip Mall

Four people were trapped inside a car that had struck a strip mall in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2022.

The crash occurred around 11:05 p.m. at 5th Street and Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was alerted to reports of a vehicle into a building with four victims trapped inside a strip mall.

Firefighters were able to extricate the victims from the car once they arrived on the scene.

The Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the crash for possible DUI and high speeding prior to the crash.

Another car with significant front-end damage was seen at the scene in the street.

It is unknown how the occupants of that car are doing at this time.

At least one person was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital in an unknown condition.

Car Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle accidents kill an alarming number of people in California every year.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a single vehicle is involved in 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California. Several potential hazards should be on your radar as a California driver.

A wide range of factors can cause accidents involving only one vehicle. A runaway vehicle or an off-the-road accident can be caused by driving too fast or making sharp turns on a slippery road. A large branch or other debris may have washed ashore from the truck’s back. This may also be a contributing factor in traffic accidents.

Your insurance policy’s comprehensive coverage plan, even if another driver’s negligence was to blame for the single-car accident, would most likely limit your compensation.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Reckless driving is an offense regardless of whether or not another person is killed in the collision. You may be able to recover damages by bringing a lawsuit against the negligent driver’s insurance company.

In front of a large audience, witnesses in depositions or trials have a hard time recalling their past losses and sorrows. Unresolved legal issues can have a negative impact on people’s mental health.

Immediate action is necessary to hold a driver responsible for a car accident. Holding a negligent party accountable is critical when a large number of people are killed. Families who have lost a loved one can benefit from wrongful death lawsuits, despite the time and effort required. Drivers in California can expect significant changes that have far-reaching effects.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have won more than $750 million in settlements and verdicts for victims of car accidents.

We have clients from all over California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to speak with an experienced attorney.