Horrific Traffic Collision on Highway 101 Results in Injuries [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (December 16, 2024) On Sunday morning, 2 LAPD officers and another person were injured in a disastrous traffic collision on Highway 101.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the suspected DUI crash happened during a police chase on the 101 Freeway in North Hollywood after midnight.

Reports say that the suspected DUI driver crashed into an LAPD cruiser near Tujunga Avenue.

Authorities say that officers had just initiated the pursuit when the suspect’s vehicle struck the police SUV, which was transporting a recently arrested individual in the backseat. Both officers and the arrestee were taken to the hospital but are expected to recover.

The DUI suspect was arrested at the scene, and the traffic collision on Highway 101 remains under investigation.

Never Drink and Drive

Always remember to plan for a sober driver to take you home. If you’re the designated driver, it’s important to take the role seriously and don’t consume alcohol or use other drugs. Here are some more safety tips: 

Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking.

If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.

Call 911 if you see a drunk driver.

Driving under the influence endangers lives. Always designate a sober driver or use rideshare services to ensure everyone gets home safely.

Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. Impaired driving poses a serious threat to road safety. It increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination, making it difficult for drivers to safely operate a vehicle. By choosing not to drink and drive, you are taking an important step towards protecting yourself and others on the road.

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Focus on Recovery Following the Traffic Collision on Highway 101

Personal injury occurs when a person suffers a physical, emotional, or psychological injury. The term “personal injury” covers a wide range of cases that arise, from car accidents, assaults, slip and fall accidents, and injuries from defective products or machinery.

When the involved individual/suspect fails to meet their duty of care, unexpected and unnecessary personal injuries can occur.

Damages from a personal injury lawsuit range from emotional trauma, physical and mental disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement, bodily injuries, and financial losses.

Hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers if you or anyone you love has incurred any injury from a traffic accident.

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