1 Person Injured in Pursuit Crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Grand Avenue [El Segundo, CA]

Injuries Reported in El Segundo Accident on Pacific Coast Highway and Grand Avenue

 
EL SEGUNDO, CA (April 9, 2021) – Thursday morning, a person suffered injuries in a pursuit crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Grand Avenue.
 
According to reports, the chase started around 9:00 a.m. when LA police officers spotted a utility vehicle crash into several parked cars. The initial incident happened on Figueroa Street and 168th Street, not far from Gardena Elementary School.
 
Moreover, the officers attempted to stop the driver of a city of Carson utility truck. However, he didn’t yield and a chase began.
 
The pursuit lasted for around 20 minutes until the driver crashed at Pacific Coast Highway and Grand Avenue in El Segundo. The vehicle hit some trees near a restaurant. As a result, the vehicle sustained heavy damages.
 
Also, one person sustained injuries but didn’t require hospitalization. According to the initial reports, a pedestrian was also hit. However, this lead hasn’t been confirmed yet.
 
Meanwhile, authorities arrested the male driver on suspicion of stealing the truck, evading, and reckless driving. Officials also said that the suspect may have been impaired.
 
During the investigation, the El Segundo Police advised motorists to avoid southbound PCH from Mariposa to Grand avenues for three hours.
 

Auto Accidents in California

 
Common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Everyone must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies. Moreover, if a police officer tried to stop you from driving, obey them. They’re doing all of these precautionary measures for your safety and the safety of other motorists as well.
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party.

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If you are involved in a dangerous accident, you can reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Law Group. Also, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field, and we know what it takes to win your personal injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area.