[12-15-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – At Least One Person Killed in La Habra Heights Head-On Collision

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision in La Habra Heights on Thursday afternoon, December 15, 2022.

According to local authorities, the fatal two-vehicle crash occurred at Harbor Boulevard and Kashlan Road.

At least one person was reportedly killed. The total number of people and the extent of injuries involved remains under investigation.

Harbor Boulevard was closed during the evening commute due to the collision.

The investigation by the authorities continues, including whether alcohol or drugs was a factor.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, automobile accidents claim one life each minute and injure dozens more. More than 2 million children and young adults between the ages of 2 and 24 die every year, and another 10 million are injured.

By 2050, officials in California predict that 10,000 individuals will have perished in traffic-related incidents.

A total of 23.5 percent more people lost their lives in car accidents across the state than in the previous year. In 2017, 3,898 people were killed and 276,823 were injured as a result of car accidents. In that year, there were nine fatalities for every 100,000 individuals who rode the bus or subway.

Accidents are an inevitable part of driving, and every driver will be involved in one during their lifetime. The chance of an accident can be reduced by drivers keeping a sharp eye out for potential dangers, employing defensive driving techniques, and maintaining a reliable vehicle.

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