[05-13-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in South Vermont Results in One Death

A 78-year-old man identified as Nativdad H. was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle traffic collision in South Vermont on Thursday morning, May 13.

The fatal collision took place in the 5300 block of South Vermont Avenue at approximately 8:25 a.m.

Several vehicles collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. The number of vehicles involved and the reason why the collision occurred have not been established.

One person was killed as a result of the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three other people sustained unspecified injuries. They were all transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are currently investigating the case.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Tens of thousands of drivers and passengers lose their lives each year due to crashes. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading factors in unintentional injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. In 2018, 48 over 100,000 people died from their injuries on average in California.

Multi-vehicle collisions are just one type of car accident. This type of accident usually occurs when three or more cars are involved in the accident. They commonly stem from a “chain-reaction” crash, wherein one vehicle will bump into another, causing it to crash into other cars on the roadway potentially. These types of crashes are commonly caused by drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving.

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