Los Angeles, CA – Five Killed, Seven Injured in Auto Accident on S La Brea Ave near W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, CA (August 5, 2022) – A vehicle collision reported in the Windsor Hills area claimed the lives of several victims while leaving multiple others injured. At around 1:40 p.m., on August 4, emergency crews were dispatched to a major collision on South La Brea Avenue.
Reports from authorities show that a dark-colored Mercedes was traveling on South La Brea Avenue at a high rate of speed. While passing the intersection of West Slauson Avenue, the driver ran a red light and struck two other vehicles.
The three vehicles were then ejected from the roadway into a gas station. The gas station then erupted into flames.
Five people, including a pregnant woman and an infant, were fatally injured in the crash. A total of seven others were transported to area hospitals with undisclosed injuries.
The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department at this time.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident.
We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the five victims who lost their lives as a result of this accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
Vehicle accidents take the lives of thousands of innocent people annually right here in California. Losing a loved one suddenly as a result of an unexpected collision can make it incredibly challenging for families to move forward. In most instances, families struggle to overcome the mental and emotional suffering associated with the crash. Trying to overcome the financial impacts can be devastating.
Families who lose loved ones may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party who claimed the life of their loved one. Families can benefit immensely by retaining legal representation from a skilled and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer in Los Angeles who is well-versed and experienced in handling these claims.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of John C. Ye have more than three decades of experience representing Southern Californians who have lost loved ones due to fatal crashes. Our lawyers can help you pursue a wrongful death claim after losing a loved one.
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