Nine Hospitalized and One Dead in Santa Monica Collision

Santa Monica, CA – On Saturday, April 29, 2023, a fatal car accident took place in Santa Monica, resulting in one death and nine hospitalizations. The collision occurred on Pacific Coast Highway around 3:10 p.m., according to local authorities.

The incident involved an SUV and a sedan. The SUV was attempting to make a left turn when the sedan, traveling southbound, crashed into the SUV’s passenger rear side, resulting in a T-bone collision. The impact left one passenger in the SUV with a major leg injury, and unfortunately, they later passed away at the hospital. Six adults and two small children from both vehicles were also transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The identities and ages of the victims have not been disclosed. All individuals were taken to UCLA Westwood for medical treatment.

Car Accidents 

On average, there are over 200,000 car accidents that result in injury each year in California. In this accident, those injured, and their families should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the collision. This includes reviewing:

• Driver accident history
• Police accident report
• Vehicle accident history
• Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• Any video evidence of the crash
• Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
• Evaluation is road signage is clear and up to code
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Inspection of the road conditions
• Vehicle blind spots
• Driving records
• Accident history on the Pacific Coast Highway

Victims of car accidents can be left with extensive injuries including:

• Head injuries
• Back and spine injuries
• Rib injuries
• Neck and shoulder injuries
• Any many more…

Car Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible in over 60,000 cases and have found some common causes of car accidents include:

• Texting and driving
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving
• Inexperienced driving
• Fatigue
• Alcohol or drug involvement

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.