[04-18-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Injured After High Speed Chase Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash

A high speed chase ended in a crash injuring two victims inside their vehicles in Los Feliz, Monday last month, April 18, 2022.

The crash happened at 1:00 a.m. near the intersection of Western and Franklin avenues.

A total of five people were hospitalized, including three that were later taken into police custody, following a pursuit that ended in a crash in Los Feliz.

The Los Angeles Police Department was pursuing a suspected stolen vehicle when it collided with two other vehicles, including a public utility truck.

One of the suspects in the car attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. That suspect, as well as two others who were in the pursuit car, were all apprehended.

One of the suspects was critically injured, while the two innocent victims were injured in minor to moderate ways.
The crash caused no injuries to the officers.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are a common hazard in California because of the state’s growing economy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people died in car accidents in 2017. In California, driving is extremely dangerous. In the vast majority of cases, collisions could have been avoided. It is estimated that human error is responsible for 94% of all accidents.

Accidents in traffic can be both painful and life-altering, depending on the severity of the injuries sustained. Because car accidents are so common, drivers tend to forget how dangerous they are.

A three- or more-vehicle collision is considered a multi-car accident. A pile-up occurs when there are six or more vehicles involved in a collision.

Over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger vehicles, accounting for more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents, according to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents involving only two vehicles are simple to prosecute. On the other hand, a multi-car accident can make things more complicated.

It is much more difficult to determine who was at fault in a multi-vehicle accident when there are a large number of vehicles involved. If multiple vehicles had collided, many people could have been injured.

Due to the complexity of determining fault in a multi-vehicle collision, it may be unwise to put your faith in an insurance company. Insurance companies primarily put their interests above yours and may or may not even provide compensation.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will vigorously defend their clients’ rights and interests while also holding to account the party responsible for their injuries.

Arash Law attorneys are well-versed in the most common causes, defendants, and strategies for securing compensation for injuries caused by collisions. It only takes a phone call to get started on the road to recovery. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 as soon as possible.