[09-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Airlifted After Single-Vehicle Crash in Llano

According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one person was injured and airlifted to a hospital after a single-vehicle crash and overturn in the unincorporated community of Llano Sunday, September 25, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Figueroa, the single-vehicle crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on state Route 138 at 165th Street East in Llano.

After administering CPR at the scene, the responding officers took the injured person to a nearby hospital in an unknown condition for further treatment.

The California Highway Patrol initially believed that there were five people injured but later determined that there was only one. It was unclear whether the vehicle had any passengers besides the driver and passenger.

After issuing a SigAlert in both directions of SR-138, the California Highway Patrol has since decided to cancel it.

There was no information provided regarding the vehicle or what caused the collision. The investigation is still underway at this time.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

One vehicle collision causes an alarming number of deaths in California every year.

NHTSA reports that single-vehicle accidents account for 62% of all traffic-related deaths in California. Behind the wheel in the Golden State, you may not be able to focus entirely on the road due to numerous distractions.

In a single-vehicle collision, numerous factors can contribute. The risk of accidents and runaways increases when driving at high speeds and making sharp turns on slick roads. There may be trash on the road, such as a broken branch from a tree or truck debris.

Depending on your insurance policy, you may not be able to recover costs resulting from a single-vehicle collision, even if it wasn’t your fault. No matter who was at fault for the crash, this would still apply to you and other drivers.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Most accident victims cannot return to their jobs or studies. Even when driving recklessly kills another person, it is still against the law. When a person perishes in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, the family may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

Witnesses frequently have to testify during depositions and trials before a sizable audience while recalling traumatic losses. People’s mental health may suffer from matters that are still in court.

Immediate action must be taken after a collision to ensure that the driver who caused it is held accountable. Someone must be held responsible when carelessness results in numerous fatalities. A wrongful death lawsuit can help families who have lost a loved one, despite the fact that it can be exhausting. This decision will have a significant impact on Californians’ driving habits.

The car accident attorneys at Arash Law in Los Angeles County have successfully recovered more than $750 million in damages for our clients. Our clients come from California, particularly Sacramento, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Jose. Call (888) 488-1391 to have one of our knowledgeable attorneys review your case for free.