[08-19-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed, One Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in South Los Angeles

According to the authorities, two people were killed, and another person was injured after a multi-vehicle collision in South Los Angeles early Friday morning, August 19, 2022.

The crash transpired just before 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of S. Broadway and Manchester Avenue in South LA’s Florence neighborhood.

According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department saw a Cadillac’s driver speeding. When they attempted to stop him, the suspect allegedly drove so quickly that the officers had to back up.

A short while later, the suspect struck a BMW, starting a chain reaction in which two other cars were also involved.

Authorities pronounced the young couple in the BMW, who were in their 30s, dead at the scene. The semi-driver also sustained injuries in the collision.

The victims’ names have not been made public. The suspect was taken into police custody and is in his early 20s.

Investigations into the crash’s cause are ongoing.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Due to the state’s expanding economy, car accidents are a frequent risk in California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 3,304 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2017. Driving is extremely risky in California. Collisions could have been prevented in the vast majority of cases. An estimated 94% of accidents are the result of human error.

Traffic accidents can be painful or even life-changing, depending on the severity of the injuries. Because they happen so frequently, drivers frequently overlook how dangerous they are.

A multi-car accident is one involving three or more vehicles. A collision involving six or more vehicles results in a pile-up.

According to recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research, over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger vehicles, which accounted for more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Legal action in car accidents involving just two vehicles is straightforward. On the other hand, a collision involving several cars can complicate matters.

When many vehicles are involved in an accident, it is very difficult to determine who was at fault. Many people might have been hurt if several cars had collided.

It might not be a good idea to put your trust in an insurance company due to difficulty determining fault in a multi-vehicle collision. Insurance companies may or may not even offer compensation and prioritize their interests over yours.

At Arash Law, our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers will tenaciously protect their client’s rights and interests while also holding the person or entity accountable for their injuries.

The attorneys at Arash Law know the most frequent causes, defendants, and tactics for obtaining compensation for injuries brought on by collisions. Making the first call will put you on the path to recovery. Call us as soon as you can at (888) 488-1391.