Violent High-Speed Collision on Owensmouth Avenue Injures 4 [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (July 8, 2023) On Friday evening, 4 people were sent to the hospital after a high-speed collision on Owensmouth Avenue.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the high-speed crash happened around 10:37 p.m. on the 6200 block of North Owensmouth Avenue in Woodland Hills.

Reports say that the violent crash involved an overturned SUV a sedan, with 2 occupants each. The crash destroyed a fire hydrant, flooded the street, and tons of auto debris strewn across the roadway.

Officials say that 4 people were hospitalized, in critical condition.

Authorities are investigating the probable cause of the violent collision.

Injuries in Traffic Crash

Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models, crash rates in California continue to increase, rather than decrease.

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be injured in a traffic accident during their life.

Sad but true, auto accidents just like the high-speed collision on Owensmouth Avenue are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

That is why it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

• First, always drive at a controllable speed.
• Then, it is also important not to assume you know the other driver’s intention.
• Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
• This one, we should never neglect. Yield at intersections, even if you have the right of way.
• Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Removing all distractions such as mobile phone use, and unstrapped toddlers, can help us focus on the road.

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When a traffic collision like the high-speed collision on Owensmouth Avenue happens, bear in mind that you don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to finding the best possible outcome for our clients.

While some people think that hiring a personal injury lawyer means that they will have to appear in court, many clients’ cases settle out-of-court, avoiding the stress and cost of going into trials.

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