[10-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Hot Pursuit Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuring At Least One Person in Pasadena

According to the Pasadena Police Department, one person was injured after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash on 210 Freeway in Pasadena Saturday, October 22, 2022.

According to Pasadena police Lt. Rudy Lemos, the crash occurred at around 4:00 p.m. at Lake Street near the 210 Freeway.

According to Lemos, someone in a struck vehicle complained of pain and was given medical attention at the scene.

According to Lemos, the police tried to pull the car over for a traffic violation, but the driver sped off. Given the presence of a police helicopter, it was decided to call off the pursuit on the ground.

Attempting to get away, the suspects collided with two cars on the eastbound freeway near the Sierra Madre Boulevard exit, according to Lemos.

The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of auto theft, drug possession, and warrant service. The lieutenant said that one passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant, and another was questioned and released.

It was reported that the off-ramp to Sierra Madre Boulevard had been closed while police conducted their inquiry.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Millions are injured, and tens of thousands are killed in traffic accidents yearly in the United States. According to the Fatality Analysis System of the United States Department of Transportation, 36,560 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2017. (FARS).
In 2018, 327 of the city’s car accidents involved speeding, a 15% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2018, the number of drunk driving accidents decreased by 32%, from 220 to 174. But drivers shouldn’t relax their caution as a result. Avoiding catastrophic traffic collisions still requires cautious driving behavior on the part of drivers.

Three or more vehicles colliding on the road constitutes a multi-vehicle accident. “Chain reaction” accidents occur when one car collides with another or multiple vehicles.

Multi-vehicle accidents make up less than 10% of all collisions annually. Notwithstanding, the NHTSA claims that they account for a disproportionate share of traffic-related fatalities.

Los Angeles County Multi-Vehicle Collision Lawyers

The most common causes of car accidents in Los Angeles and throughout California are driver inattention, excessive speeding, and drunk driving. Most of these elements have to do with how drivers act. More drivers need to take responsibility for their actions to lower the number of accidents on the road.

If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Los Angeles and believe the other driver was at fault, you might be eligible for financial compensation. When a loved one passes away, you need the help of Arash Law’s team of skilled wrongful death attorneys.

If you are owed money from an insurance company, our lawyers can represent you in court and help you get it. Victims and their families may seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages through legal representation.

If you or a loved one has been in a severe car accident, Arash Law’s accident attorneys are here to help. Our attorneys will look into the details if you’ve been in a car accident. It will be their responsibility to determine liability and whether or not your losses are covered by insurance if you are found at fault.

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