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.

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.