Hollywood, CA (November 1, 2023) One person was hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision that caused one pickup truck, driven by “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Succession” star, Alan Ruck, to crash through a pizza shop in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the accident occurred on Halloween night at Raffallo’s Pizza Shop near 1657 N. La Brea Avenue.
The 3-vehicle collision took place right around 9:30 p.m., according to authorities.Two sedans were seen in a T-bone position following the crash. A pickup truck, also involved in the collision, lost control and was seen on a nearby sidewalk with its hood and front-end inside the wall of a local pizza shop.
Fire and emergency crews arrived at the scene and had to direct traffic around the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. Debris, glass, and even large vehicle parts were seen in the roadway and had to be removed and cleaned up by crews.
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One person, identified only as a 32-year-old man, was injured in this collision. Paramedics transported them to a local hospital to receive treatment. The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed.
Officials at the scene reported that the structural integrity of the pizza shop’s building had been compromised following the crash. Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team were called to the scene to evaluate the collision and stabilize the building, if it was needed.
Authorities were still unsure as to what caused this collision at the time of the accident, but are currently investigating the collision to determine fault and cause in this crash.
Liability In Hollywood Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Hollywood Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the man injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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