[01-31-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Car Crash in Koreatown Killed One Person, Injured Three More

Three people were injured, and one died after a multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023.

According to reports, the fatal collision occurred around 1:45 a.m. at Olympic Boulevard and Hoover Street.

Authorities stated that a car traveling south on Hoover Street collided with a vehicle headed north on Olympic Boulevard, causing the second car to crash into a third car.

When paramedics arrived, they declared the second vehicle’s driver had died at the scene.

The victim was believed to be in his 40s. The deceased’s identity is withheld until his next of kin is notified.

Meanwhile, the third vehicle’s driver received treatment at the scene, while the first vehicle’s driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Further investigations into the crash are underway.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In 2020, more than 5.2 million car accidents in the US were reported to the police, according to the NHTSA. Less than 1% of these collisions (35,766) resulted in fatalities, while 30% (1.6 million) caused injuries.

Fatal collisions increased by 6.8% between 2019 and 2020, reaching 1.34 fatalities per 100 million vehicles driven in 2020. With 79 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2020, the injury rate dropped by 6.0% from 2019.

Motorists (67%), passengers (24%), motorcyclists (4%), pedestrians (3%), and pedal cyclists (2%) were the most frequent fatalities in traffic accidents.

A multiple-vehicle collision happens when three or more drivers are involved in a series of incidents. After an accident, up to six cars could become trapped in the debris.

Multi-vehicle crashes typically result in injuries, fatalities, and property damage instead of traffic collisions. Those nearby may suffer harm due to a loss of control or inadequate situational awareness. In most situations, such collisions are more likely to happen.

What Should I Do Following a Car Accident?

It is a good idea to file a police report after gathering the necessary information, assuming it is secure. By doing this, the police can compile details about the accident on a central database, keep those records on a file inside the police department, and ensure that the information is kept safely in one location.

In any case, the police will frequently arrive at the scene of an accident, but in the unlikely event that they don’t, you can contact your local police by phone or in-person to file an accident report. In this way, even if the police are not present at the scene of the collision, they can still collect the necessary data and issue a report.

Car Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles with a Winning Track Record

Victims who suffered injuries might be entitled to compensation if a negligent driver was the cause of the collision. Similar to most other states, California mandates the purchase of liability insurance.

Car accident victims have the right to financial compensation for their physical and emotional losses, including medical expenses, unpaid debts, and lost wages.

Our car accident lawyers in Los Angeles have years of experience handling these claims for accident victims. Our efforts resulted in compensation for our clients of about $750 million.

We provide free case evaluations and consultations to victims of auto accidents. Client satisfaction is our priority, and we ensure our clients will obtain a favorable settlement.

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