[06-09-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed After a Speeding-Related Crash in Palmdale

Two people were killed after a fiery speeding-related car crash in Palmdale on early Wednesday morning, June 9th.

The accident happened in the area of North 11th Street and West Rancho Vista Boulevard at around 12:30 a.m. A Dodge Challenger reportedly drove near the Antelope Valley Mall at high speeds and rear-ended a Toyota Corolla. The Dodge then slammed into a light pole after crashing into the Toyota.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Toyota caught fire. Both the passenger and the driver of the Toyota were killed in the crash. One of the deceased victims was identified as Spechelle Pope. She was riding the Toyota as a ride-share passenger and was on her way home from buying groceries.

The Dodge driver abandoned his vehicle and jumped into a dark blue Infiniti, fleeing from the scene. Authorities are actively pursuing the hit-and-run driver. They are also trying to determine whether street-racing was a factor in the accident.

Fatal Speeding-Related Car Accident Statistics

The higher a vehicle’s speed, the more force it will generate when it collides with another object. Forces generated in a collision must have somewhere to go. The higher the collision force, the more serious a victim’s injuries are likely to be.

Speeding is one of the significant causes of car accidents in California but in the whole United States. Accident deaths have increased a whopping 23.5% since 2013, California, accounting for 11% of the nation’s auto-related deaths. 925 people are killed on average as a result of speeding.

According to the Insurance for Highway Safety, one-third of all fatal traffic accidents involved excessive speed. In this case, speeding resulted in a fatal rear-end crash that ended the lives of two innocent motorists.

Rear-end accidents are some of the most common types of car accidents in the state of California. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there were 118,029 drivers involved in rear-end injury car accidents and 405 drivers involved in rear-end collisions with fatalities in 2011. Motorists are encouraged to drive on the road responsibly to avoid fatal accidents like this from occurring.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Speeding Accidents in Los Angeles County

If you’ve lost a loved one due to another driver’s negligence, you have the right to be rightfully compensated by the at-fault party and pursue justice for your loved one. You have the legal right to be fully and fairly compensated for all the losses you suffer. It is vital to hire an injury attorney who knows how to get you the compensation you deserve.

The best rear-end accident lawyers in California are right here at Arash Law. Our experienced injury attorneys have over twenty years of experience. We have collected over 200 million dollars for our clients. We fight hard to protect your legal rights so that you can focus on making the best recovery possible from your injuries.

The sooner you have an experienced car crash attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.