[08-25-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Injured, One in Critical Condition After Two-Vehicle Collision in San Pedro

Two people were injured, one in critical condition, after a collision between two vehicles in Los Angeles on Friday evening, August 25, 2023.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and other local authorities responded to the crash around 8:58 p.m. on West 19th Street in San Pedro.

Authorities stated that it is unknown what caused the crash, but two vehicles were found at the scene, one of which had rolled over, injuring two people.

A critical injury was sustained by one of the occupants of the overturned vehicle. The second person from another vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital in a fair state with minor injuries.

Further details about the collision and the people involved haven’t been released. Investigations are still underway.

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Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the US, automobile accidents are the leading cause of unintended fatalities and injuries. Two million people die in car accidents yearly, and ten million more are injured.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, there were 8.3 percent more fatal traffic accidents in the United States. This happened after a three-year decline. Car accidents claimed 39,107 lives in 2019. The following year saw 42,338 fatalities.

Furthermore, 3,847 people died in car accidents in California in 2020. There were 1,587 fatalities from collisions involving multiple vehicles or 41% of all crashes. Single-vehicle accidents caused the most fatalities (59%) in traffic accidents.