Los Angeles, CA (November 22, 2023) An innocent driver was killed on Wednesday morning following a police pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles. It happened in the Manchester-Broadway neighborhood at approximately 2:30 a.m., according to police officers.
It all started when the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were pursuing suspects of a nearby burglary. The driver being chased crashed into two vehicles near West Imperial Highway and South Broadway. The suspects T-boned a vehicle at a high speed, forcing it up onto the sidewalk, and then crashed into a second vehicle.
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Deputies called for emergency personnel to come to the scene of the collision. They arrived within minutes and found the driver of the T-boned vehicle unresponsive. Sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. The helicopter video of the scene from Sky5, showed a white canopy covering the deceased’s vehicle. The identity of the victim has not been released and is pending notification of family members.
The driver of the second vehicle that was struck sustained minor injuries in the collision. It is not known if they were treated at the scene or taken to a local hospital.
Shortly after the fatal collision, officers apprehended two suspects who were in the vehicle. They face several charges, but no other details have been released at this time.
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 our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this pursuit 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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