[05-08-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Dead, Three More Injured After Fiery Multi-Vehicle Wrong-Way Crash in Hollywood

One person died, and three more were injured after a fiery multi-vehicle wrong-way crash in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, early Monday morning, May 08, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened around 4:00 a.m. along the 101 Freeway near the Santa Monica Boulevard exit.

A red Toyota Prius was traveling northbound in the southbound lane when it struck a Honda sedan and a pickup truck. A Jeep was also reported to have collided with the Prius and the pickup truck.

The Prius driver died after the vehicle caught fire. One person was extricated from one of the vehicles and transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Two people sustained minor injuries but declined transportation.

All southbound freeway lanes were temporarily closed. The authorities have yet to provide additional information.

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• Stay on the scene and ensure everyone is safe. Keep calm and inspect yourself for injuries before checking on others.
• Move disabled vehicles to the side of the road if possible. To avoid further collisions, keep your emergency lights on. Wait for the police in a secure area.
• Report the accident to the police. The authorities will gather information, record it, and add it to an official record.
• Exchange names, phone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved in the crash. Take pictures of the cars, license plates, and other pertinent information.
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Reckless Accident Statistics

Every year, reckless driving causes thousands of collisions and hundreds of fatalities in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines reckless driving as “willful disregard” for other road users’ safety.

It is likely impossible to estimate how many people are killed or injured each year because of careless driving. However, the AAA estimated that between 2003 and 2007, reckless driving caused 56% of all traffic accidents.

In the United States, speeding is the leading cause of fatal automobile collisions. There is no doubt that drunk driving is a significant contributor to traffic chaos on American roads.