[02-17-2021] Los Angeles, CA – One Person Killed, Teenager Injured After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision at West Olympic Boulevard

A woman was killed, while one teenager was left injured after a fatal two-vehicle crash in West Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, February 17.

[02-17-2021] Los Angeles, CA - One Person Killed, Teenager Injured After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision at West Olympic BoulevardAccording to the initial reports from local authorities, the collision took place at the intersection of West Olympic Boulevard and Overland Avenue at approximately 5:15 p.m.

Two unspecified vehicles collided at the intersection. The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been established. An unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other driver, who was identified only as a teenage boy, sustained moderate injuries from the collision. He was immediately transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Additional details about the accident are unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are currently investigating the case.

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Fatal Car Crash Statistics

Car accidents are sometimes life-altering and traumatic. Because of how universal cars are to our lives, drivers often forget just how dangerous they can become and that severe and even deadly car crashes can occur.

The number of victims of motor vehicle-related accidents in the U.S. has increased immensely throughout the years. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that an estimated 38,000 people were killed in U.S. motor vehicle accidents in 2019.

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that there were 3,563 car accident fatalities throughout the state in 2018 alone. Thousands of people must deal with grief and sudden loss in the wake of California’s deadly accidents.

Anyone can become a victim of fatal car accidents regardless of their age, race, and background. Some of these victims even religiously follow the law and are usually wearing their seatbelts for safety. Unfortunately, despite following safety measures, they still become victims of serious car accidents.

Several hundred pedestrians are also hit and killed by cars every year in California. No matter the cause of your loved one’s deadly wreck, a fatal car accident lawyer can offer you invaluable direction about what to do next.

Los Angeles Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions

While waiting for the official investigation results, the victim is encouraged to pursue a wrongful death claim with her attorney’s help. The liable party will be required by law to provide financial compensation for the victim’s medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

If you lost a loved one or sustained a severe injury in a car crash because of another driver’s carelessness and negligence, you have a legal right to hold that driver accountable for their actions. A fatal car accident attorney can’t turn back the clock to make things the way they were before the car accident. However, we can help you obtain compensation for the awful, unexpected losses the crash caused in your life.

If someone you love died in a car crash, you must act quickly in reaching out to an experienced fatal car accident attorney. The insurance company for the person who caused the accident will begin their investigation of the accident as soon as possible. They take their claims very seriously. You should take yours seriously as well.

Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.

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