Complete Los Angeles County, CA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Los Angeles County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Los Angeles County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Los Angeles County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
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After a Los Angeles County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
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Los Angeles, CA
A fatal motorcycle crash snarled the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass Wednesday morning.
The crash occurred shortly before 4 a.m. at Getty Center Drive on the northbound side of the freeway. One person was killed; their name has not yet been released.
Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
A hit-and-run crash in Northridge early Wednesday left one man dead and police are searching for a driver and two passengers who fled the scene.
Los Angeles, CA
The mayor of Los Angeles was a passenger in a police car that struck a pedestrian Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles, according to his office.
Los Angeles, CA
Three people were dead and another was in serious condition following a fiery crash in Crenshaw early Sunday.
Authorities responded around 2:50 a.m. to reports of a single-vehicle wreck in the 2800 block of Coliseum Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Los Angeles, CA
A 50-year-old woman was killed by a bus in South Los Angeles Saturday morning while riding her bike, which authorities said was stolen after she was struck.
Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Police Department officer on a motorcycle was injured after he was struck by a car in Van Nuys.
The officer was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
Los Angeles, CA
An investigation is underway into a fatal crash that closed a busy freeway transition for hours in the North Hollywood area.
The crash happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. Saturday on the eastbound 101 Freeway transition to the eastbound 134 Freeway.
Los Angeles, CA
A Metrolink train bound for Orange County from downtown L.A. fatally struck a bicyclist Thursday during the morning commute in Santa Fe Springs, officials said.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
A carjacking suspect in Glendale was arrested after crashing the stolen vehicle on the northbound 2 Freeway.
Authorities received a report of a carjacking and shots fired at about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Sinclair Avenue, near the interchange for the 134 and 2 freeways.
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Los Angeles, CA
Alcohol and speed were factors in a violent rollover crash that killed a 17-year-old male passenger in Bellflower early Saturday, officials said.