Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2023) The Tuesday morning commute looks to be just as hectic as Monday morning’s commute, according to Los Angeles traffic logs. Injuries were reported on Tuesday morning following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 101.
Rich Prickett with KTLA 5 reported that the collision occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31st. It all started when a car stalled on the freeway. A number of other vehicles came through and didn’t see the stalled car until it was too late. The stalled car was hit by several vehicles, according to authorities.
Injuries were reported and ambulances transported injured to local hospitals, but the number of injuries, nor the extent of injuries have been reported at this time.
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A SigAlert was issued for the area and motorists were encouraged to take an alternate route on their morning commutes. The traffic on Highway 101 was backed up all the way to North Hollywood, according to KTLA 5’s Traffic Reporter, Ginger Chan.
Sky5 flew above the collision and received footage of several passenger vehicles as well as emergency vehicles blocking most of the lanes on Highway 101. Tow trucks were called to the scene to remove damaged vehicles from the roadway and crews diligently worked to clear the road of glass and debris that was left behind from the crash.
Liability In Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to those injured in this multi-vehicle 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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