Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2023) – Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were summoned to provide help at the scene of a fatal car crash that took place on Monday evening, February 20.
At approximately 615 p.m., authorities were notified that an automobile accident took place on East 24th Street.
Preliminary reports indicate that a Metro A (Blue) line train was involved in a collision with the second vehicle in the area just south of 10 Freeway. The incident caused severe damage to the second vehicle.
Two people had to be extricated from the vehicle. Firefighters responded to the scene to remove the victims. They were both pronounced deceased on-site.
Three other people suffered injuries in the accident and had to be transported to a local hospital.
None of the nearly 125 passengers on board the train suffered any injuries.
The train operator was evaluated at the scene by paramedics.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.
Fatal Auto Accidents in California
Fatal car crashes take place far too often here in California. In fact, thousands of lives are lost annually as a result of these crashes. After suffering the loss of a loved one in a tragic car accident, your family may want to consider the various legal options that are available to help move forward. In the state of California, wrongful death claims can be pursued by a variety of parties in accordance with section 377.60 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. These claims can be filed following the passing of a loved one that was the result of a serious car accident. The surviving spouse of the deceased person is one of the entitled parties. Other parties include:
- The children of the deceased
- The decedent’s surviving parents or siblings, as well as possibly their children
- Any of the decedent’s grandparents
- Any other person who may have depended on the decedent prior to their passing
- Any grandparents of the decedent’s
- Any other person who may have depended on the decedent before they passed away
It is important that you seek legal guidance from a wrongful death lawyer in Los Angeles right away. Your attorney will be able to build a strong case on your behalf and fight for fair compensation to help your family move forward.
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