[10-09-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver and Two Passengers Rescued After Porsche Crash in Hollywood Hills

The driver of a Porsche sports car and two female passengers were rescued by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel after crashing down a steep hillside in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, early Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024.

The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. in the 8500 block of West Mulholland Drive at the Mulholland Scenic Overlook.

The Porsche, traveling westbound, lost control and crashed through a guardrail, landing approximately 50 feet off the roadway.

Firefighters and Urban Search & Rescue crews used ropes and pulleys to assist the occupants out of the vehicle after an extended rescue operation. LAFD paramedics evaluated the male driver and two female passengers, all of whom were released at the scene.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Whether you are the injured party or a family member of a deceased victim, here’s what you should do following a car accident:

1. Remain at the scene and check everyone’s condition. First, check yourself for injuries, then others. Stay composed and try to regain your calm.
2. If possible, move your vehicle to the side of the road, turn on your emergency flashers to alert other drivers, and find a safe place to wait for the police.
3. Report your accident to the authorities as soon as possible. The police will document the incident and gather information for an official record.
4. Share names, phone numbers, and insurance details with the other driver(s). If possible, take photos of the vehicles, license plates, and other critical details.
5. Avoid admitting fault or apologizing when talking to the police or others involved. Stick to the facts when describing the incident.
6. Visit a hospital or your primary doctor immediately. Prompt medical care can help mitigate injury effects and identify internal injuries.
7. California insurers have deadlines for reporting accidents. Contact your insurer promptly and follow the agent’s instructions.
8. You may receive a call from the other party’s insurer soon after the accident. Be cautious with the information you share. Do not record statements or accept settlement offers before consulting an attorney.
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Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, in 2022, motor-vehicle-related deaths were most often caused by collisions between vehicles, but these crashes accounted for less than half (43%) of total fatalities. The second leading cause was crashes involving fixed objects, responsible for over 26% of deaths. Other significant causes included pedestrian incidents and non-collision events like rollovers.

While vehicle-to-vehicle collisions caused less than half of all fatalities, they contributed to the majority of injuries, accounting for 78% of all injuries, 71% of injury-related crashes, and 71% of all motor-vehicle incidents.

In contrast, single-vehicle crashes—such as collisions with fixed objects, pedestrian accidents, and rollovers—resulted in a higher proportion of fatalities and fatal crashes. These types of incidents made up 54% of deaths and 56% of fatal crashes but only 25% or less of total injuries, injury-related crashes, and overall incidents.

Among vehicle collisions, angle crashes were the deadliest, causing approximately 8,800 deaths in 2022.