One Dead and One Seriously Injured in South Los Angeles Crash

• March 19, 2023
• Barnes Admin

One Dead and One Seriously Injured in South Los Angeles Crash

Los Angeles, CA – A head-on collision occurred on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The crash happened just after 1 a.m. at West Florence Avenue and South Gramercy Place.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a vehicle crossed over the center line, striking another vehicle head-on. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken to the hospital in grave condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Car Accidents 

Head-on collisions account for 10% of fatal car crashes each year in the United States. In this horrible accident, the injured victims and their families should have an independent legal investigation performed to preserve evidence. 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 at this intersection

Car Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible. While handling various accident cases, our attorneys have gained experience that has helped them identify some of the most common causes of car accidents:

• 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.