[08-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Reckless Driver Collided Another Vehicle And Fire Hydrant in Hollywood

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a pursuit of a reckless vehicle ended in a collision that involved another vehicle and a hydrant in the Hollywood neighborhood Tuesday night, August 2, 2022

According to the LAPD officers, the crash occurred around 10:50 p.m. at Sunset Boulevard and Van Ness intersection.

While the LAPD officers were pursuing the suspect vehicle, it collided with another vehicle and a fire hydrant, causing gallons of water to fly into the air.

After the crash, the suspect left the area on foot but was apprehended by police.

Although the number of injuries is not yet known, it is known that another vehicle was involved in the collision before it hit the fire hydrant.

At this time, neither the cause of the chase nor the nature of the suspect’s vehicle is known. There are currently no additional details available.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

Aggressive or careless drivers behind the wheel needlessly endanger other people’s lives. It is unacceptable for careless driving to cause harm to innocent people. Drivers who behave this way should be held accountable for the damage and fatalities they cause.

Aggressive driving is a significant cause of traffic accidents, road rage, and numerous fatal highway incidents in the United States annually. When a driver engages in a pattern of moving traffic violations to endanger other people or property, that behavior is referred to as aggressive driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Although it can be challenging to quantify aggressive driving, an American Automobile Association study from 2009 found that from 2003 to 2007, it was a factor in 56% of fatal crashes. According to information from the Fatal Accident Reporting System of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, excessive speed is the most common cause.

Driving recklessly is considered an extreme driving crime or a serious traffic infraction in California. The terms improper, careless, and reckless driving are frequently used interchangeably. Whatever you want to call it, it significantly raises the possibility of fatal car accidents.

3,623 people died in traffic accidents in California in 2016, up more than 1,000 from 2010. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), this represents a 12% increase since 2010. (2,720). While 1,056 people lost their lives due to speeding, 1,059 people died due to drunk driving.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

In the majority of cases involving auto accidents, legal negligence is used. In contrast, your California reckless driving accident lawyer will work to establish intentional behavior or “negligence per se” to demonstrate that the other driver was at fault in the collision. A higher risk of certain outcomes is associated with intentional behavior, such as driving while intoxicated or high.

A pedestrian, passenger, or other road user who is hurt may be able to establish negligence per se liability since the California Vehicle Code prohibits reckless driving and negligence per se involves breaking the law. A solid claim requires the education and experience of a determined California reckless driving accident lawyer in either scenario.

Arash Law has seen the effects of collisions firsthand and would love nothing more than for drivers to avoid them. Instead, we support those who have been hurt or lost a loved one as they seek compensation from drivers who are at fault.

Our Los Angeles County reckless driving accident attorneys give them a voice to those who might not otherwise have the chance to speak. Set up your free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391.