WOODLAND HILLS, CA (NOVEMBER 14, 2023): One person was left trapped as a result of a multi-vehicle crash in the Woodland Hills area on Monday evening.
Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department reports that fire crews were alerted to the multi-vehicle collision at around 7:30 p.m., in the area of the 400 block of Canoga Avenue, near Ventura Boulevard. Reports indicated that three vehicles had impacted under unclear circumstances, resulting in extensive wreckage in the surrounding roadway.
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Emergency personnel, including Los Angeles Fire, arrived on scene shortly after. Upon arrival, crews discovered that one occupant of an involved vehicle was trapped in the wreckage of the crash. It is unclear if this victim was left injured or hospitalized. The Los Angeles Fire Department assisted with the extraction of the individual from the road debris.
Information regarding this crash remains limited as only preliminary reports have been released as of yet. The current condition of the trapped victim is not known, nor if there were any other injuries sustained in the crash.
Los Angeles authorities will oversee and investigation into this multi-vehicle crash in Woodland Hills.
Liability In Woodland Hills 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 Multi-Vehicle Woodland Hills Crash
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the individual injured in this collision, and hope for a speedy recovery. 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.
Do you need more information about a Woodland Hills car accident? Our team of personal injury lawyers are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (844) 966-0965.