[12-31-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Four People Hurt Following a Rear-End Crash in West Covina

Four people were injured after a rear-end traffic crash in West Covina on Friday night, December 31s, 2021.

[12-31-2021] Los Angeles County, CA - Four People Hurt Following a Rear-End Crash in West CovinaThe accident happened at approximately 11:31 p.m. on Interstate 10 Freeway east of Holt Avenue in West Covina.

A westbound 2020 Kia Optima rear-ended a 2007 Ford Expedition for unclear reasons. Due to the severity of the impact, the SUV was pushed forward and crashed into a center divider before spinning back into the traffic lanes.

A passing 2012 Toyota Highlander then struck the SUV. The Kia Optima driver and two of its passengers sustained serious injuries in the crash. They were immediately taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Meanwhile, a male passenger in the Highlander also sustained major injuries in the crash and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Kia driver was arrested, but the charges have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Witnesses that can provide more information on the accident are urged to call CHP’s Baldwin Park office at 626-338-1164.

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Rear-End Crash Statistics

The most common type of car accident is a rear-end collision. When a rear-end accident occurs, it can have catastrophic and deadly results. These accidents happen when one vehicle is stationary, and the other is moving at a high rate of speed.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, rear-end collisions result in 950,000 injuries and 2,000 deaths per year (NTSB).

Automobile accidents involving a driver’s vehicle being rear-ended are among the most common in the state. A total of 118,029 drivers were involved in rear-end crashes that resulted in injuries in 2011, while 405 drivers were involved in rear-end collisions that resulted in fatalities.

Rear-end collisions are frequently caused by various factors, including distracted driving, tailgating, reckless driving, and driving while intoxicated.

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