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• 1998
  • 681 accidents
• 1999
  • 680 accidents
• 2000
  • 717 accidents
• 2001
  • 757 accidents
• 2002
  • 942 accidents
• 2003
  • 981 accidents
• 2004
  • 1,049 accidents
• 2005
  • 1,033 accidents
• 2006
  • 1018 accidents
• 2007
  • 1,017 accidents

California has had a total of 17,750 fatal car accidents between 1998 and 2007, most of these accidents were involving males.  Specifically, the statistics for these date ranges were:

• Males
  • 7,452 accidents
• Females
  • 1,423 accidents
• Young (ages 16-20)
  • 1,520 accidents
• Young Adult (ages 21-40)
  • 5,340 accidents
• Adult (ages 41-64)
  • 1,739 accidents
• Older (ages 65 and up)
  • 276 accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident, please contact our Los Angeles fatal car accident attorney today for a free consultation.  You may also provide the facts of your auto accident in our free case evaluation form.  Please call us today at 800-715-4489 if you have any immediate questions or if you would like to speak with someone at our injury law firm.

Friday night a car was abandoned on the Metro Blue Line near the Vernon Avenue and Washington Boulevard Stations causing a train to crash into it. The Los Angeles Police Department reports that the man with the car was attempting to kill himself, changed his mind, and left the car on the tracks. The train was able to stop with minor damage to it and no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The owner of the car has since turned himself in to the police.

Luckily in this situation, no one was injured. However, it's always possible for injuries to occur in Los Angeles auto accidents involving cars and trains. When a driver is negligent like the man who left his car on the tracks, that person should be held responsible for any injuries resulting from the crash. You may be able to receive compensation for injuries and damages. Please do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles auto accident lawyers at (800) 715-4489 for assistance in pursuing the compensation you deserve if you are ever involved in a similar accident. 

At the La Mirada restaurant Cabo Taco Baja Grill, an 87-year-old woman drove her car over the sidewalk and into diners during lunchtime. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reports that the woman inadvertently put the car into drive instead of reverse and also hit the gas instead of the brake. Five people were treated for minor injuries, including the driver, while one was in more serious condition. One man was directly hit by the vehicle and ended up under the driver’s door unable to move. He was eventually taken to UC Irvine Medical Center and treated for serious medical injuries.

On the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, an alleged drunk driver was headed the wrong way and ended up in a head-on collision with a Toyota Corolla, eventually involving two other cars in the accident as well. The driver of the Toyota was immediately taken to the hospital and placed on life support, which she was recently taken off of it. The other two passengers in the Toyota were injured, but have survived. The driver who caused the crash and death was arrested for suspicion of manslaughter and driving under the influence.

Tragic accidents like this are unfortunately common especially when alcohol is involved. In cases involving Los Angeles drunk driving accidents, you can receive compensation for injuries and damages. The drunk driver causing the accident should be held responsible for any injuries caused to you or other passengers. For further information and assistance with a drunk driving case, contact our Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489 and we will work to get you the compensation you deserve.

On Sunday, a vehicle hit a pedestrian near Cal State Long Beach putting the pedestrian in critical, but stable condition, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. The Long Beach Police Department has stated that the pedestrian was crossing against a red light at the time at the corner of Seventh Street and West Campus Road. The driver did stop after the accident and will most likely not be facing any charges based on police investigations and witness statements.

Last week in Downey a man was killed as a result of a hit-and-run. Witnesses report that two men were involved in a fight earlier in the night before the driver got in his car, deliberately hit the other man, and dragged him 300 yards. The victim was found dead near Lakewood Blvd. and Rosewood Ave. The Downey Police Department has not reported whether or not the hit was deliberate, but the driver has since turned himself in. He is expected to be charged for suspicion of murder.

Clearly, hit-and-run accidents can have fatal results. If you ever have the misfortune of being a victim of a Los Angeles hit-and-run accident, please know that there are actions that you can take to receive compensation for any and all injuries. When involved in a hit-and-run, seek immediate medical attention for your injuries and know that our Los Angeles hit-and-run accident attorneys can help you receive compensation for the other driver’s negligence when you contact our office at (800) 715-4489 for a free case consultation.