[09-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Elders in Downtown LA are Evaluated after a Head-on Collision

Local authorities took both 70-year-old male and female elders evaluated after a head-on collision in  Downtown LA early on Friday, September 16, 2022.

According to the LAPD, the accident happened around 2:38 a.m. on 17th Street.

Upon evaluating both elders, authorities did not take them to the hospital.

When the head-on collision occurred, the driver of the black sedan, who was going the wrong way, fled the scene.

The collision involved a total of four cars.

LAPD is investigating the collision.

Head-on Collision Statistics

When two vehicles collide in opposing lanes, the front of one car hits the front of another, referred to as a head-on collision. Head-on collisions can result in fatalities and serious injuries that are frequently devastating.

According to the NHTSA, 145,000 head-on collisions in 2015 resulted in 785 deaths and 41,000 injuries. The NHTSA also reports that these types of crashes account for 3% but 8% of all fatal crashes.

In 2017, approximately 136,000 head-on collisions were reported across the United States. NHTSA estimates that nearly 10,000 people died in these crashes between 2005 and 2007 alone.

The reason for these high numbers is simple: drivers often fail to see an oncoming vehicle in their lane or misjudge how far away it is. Drivers are also commonly distracted while driving—texting, eating, etc.—and this increases the chances they will not see an oncoming car or misjudge its distance.

Drivers need to be aware of the dangers associated with head-on collisions so they can take steps to prevent them from happening.

Los Angeles County Head-on Collision Accident Lawyers

Head-on collision accidents are among the most devastating and can have a tremendous impact on your life. The accident is traumatic and dangerous but can also lead to debilitating injuries that change your life forever.

The aftermath of a head-on collision is often an intense experience that can leave you confused and unsure of what to do next. While we recommend always seeking medical attention after a car accident, it’s also essential to get legal advice from experienced attorneys who know how to navigate these cases.

At Arash Law Firm, we know how hard it can be to cope with the aftermath of a head-on collision accident. Our Los Angeles County Head-on collision accident lawyers have been assisting people for decades as they recover from these accidents’ physical and financial consequences by providing expert legal representation at every step of the process.

If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision accident, don’t wait! Contact us today to help guide you through this difficult time.