[07-22-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Five Adults, One Minor Hospitalized After Five-Vehicle Collision in Valley Glen

Six people, including one minor, were sent to the hospital with unspecified injuries after a traffic collision involving five vehicles in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, on Monday evening, July 24, 2023.

Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded around 7:05 p.m. to the crash site at 12700 Vanowen Street near the intersection of Bellaire Avenue in the Valley Glen neighborhood.

A total of six people were transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries but in fair condition. One of them was reportedly a juvenile. No information was released at this point on their identifications.

The circumstances that led to the five-vehicle collision remain under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.

It is unclear whether intoxication or speeding contributed to the multi-vehicle crash.

No further information is immediately available.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents are unexpected. We must, therefore, always be ready. Whether you are the injured party or the deceased victim’s family, it is essential to understand that your words and actions starting at the accident site can significantly affect the result of your insurance claim or lawsuit. Take into account the following advice to maximize the value of your injury claim:

• Stay Calm – Ensure everyone is safe on the scene, but check yourself for injuries first. Do not panic, and do not admit fault.
• Get to a safe place – Move disabled vehicles to the side of the road if possible. Use your emergency lights to prevent further collisions.
• Call 911 – Call the police and wait for them in a safe place. They will record and gather all details for an official record.
• Exchange information – If possible, take photographs of the vehicles, license plates, and other vital details, and swap important information with the other driver/s involved.
• Don’t admit fault – Stick only to the facts of what occurred when talking with the police. Be as detailed as possible when describing the collision.
• Seek medical attention – Visit the hospital or your doctor immediately to decrease the damages you suffer from injuries, even if you feel fine.
• Tell your insurance provider – Most insurers have deadlines for when you can report an accident. Follow the agent’s instructions for reporting your crash.
• Speak to insurance adjusters – The other party’s insurer may call you after the accident. Don’t give any more information than is needed, record a statement, or take a settlement deal without consulting a trusted California car accident lawyer first.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths and injuries in the US. More than ten million people are injured in car accidents yearly, and about two million die as a result.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. 39,107 people were killed in car accidents in the United States in 2019. The number had risen to 42,338 by 2020. In 2021, motor vehicle accidents caused 46,980 deaths.

In 2020, 3,847 fatal vehicle collisions occurred in California. About 59% or about 2,260 fatalities resulted from accidents involving only one vehicle. 1,587 deaths, or 41% of all fatalities, resulted from collisions involving two or more vehicles.

Two vehicles were involved in most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.