[08-14-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Santa Monica Kills One Man

An unidentified Las Vegas man was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle traffic collision in Santa Monica on Saturday evening, August 14.

The deadly accident transpired at approximately 5:46 p.m. on Santa Monica 10 Freeway at McClure Tunnel. A 2015 Land Rover driven by the Las Vegas man was traveling at high speeds on the roadway. He then collided with a 2021 Tesla and a 2009 Infiniti.

This then caused a chain-reaction crash and prompted Infiniti to crash into a 2016 Dodge. The Land Rover then reportedly crashed into a 2019 Kia and overturned before colliding with a 2018 Jeep, which caused the Jeep to collide with a Honda and a Toyota. Unfortunately, the Las Vegas man was fatally injured in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, three others sustained varying degrees of injuries. One of them was critically injured and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. The other two sustained minor injuries. One was treated at the scene and released.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The majority of the people in the country have traveled in a vehicle at some point in their lives. Vehicles of all types have become a staple; unfortunately, with more people traveling on U.S. roadways, more traffic-related accidents also occur. Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. (NHTSA). In the United States, California is responsible for 11% of all auto deaths. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, with 3,898 people killed and 276,823 injured. The number of people killed in car accidents has risen by 23.5 percent since 2013.

Multi-vehicle collisions can result in extreme vehicular damage and death. A car accident is classified as a multi-vehicle collision when three or more vehicles are involved. This type of car accident is commonly caused by a “chain reaction,” when one car bumps into another, which causes the other to hit the next vehicle.

Multi-vehicle collisions are commonly caused by drunk driving, speeding, reckless and distracted driving. It can be quite challenging to pinpoint liability during a multi-vehicle collision investigation, so hiring an experienced Riverside County wrongful death attorney to conduct an independent investigation is essential.

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

Car accidents often result in catastrophic damages and sometimes even death. If you have lost a loved one from a fatal multi-vehicle collision, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for the damages the accident has caused you. After a fatal car accident, the best step to take is to seek assistance from an experienced car accident lawyer before filing a wrongful death claim.

However, you must do this quickly as California only allows victims to file up to two years since the accident occurred. A wrongful death claim can provide financial support for those who have lost income because of an injury or an unforeseen death. Legal action might also help prevent a similar tragedy from happening to other families.

Our experienced car accident from Arash Law is here to assist you 24/7 if you have any questions about your claim. Arash Law has recovered more than $500 million for previous clients just like you. A fatal car accident attorney from our office can handle the legal issues for you. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.