This afternoon an SUV flipped over on the 110 Freeway and seven people were injured in the accident, two of them critically. According to KTLA news, the accident occurred at the Florence Avenue off-ramp at approximately 4 p.m. Reportedly, two of the seven injured were actually ejected from the vehicle, suffering the most serious injuries. One other occupant suffered moderate injuries and the remaining four were described as suffering minor injuries. According to the KTLA report, many of the victims of this accident were teenagers, but their precise age and identities have not yet been released.
See the KTLA news story HERE.
A number of studies have established that Los Angeles County freeways are the most congested and the most dangerous in the nation. In particular, the Harbor Freeway (110) in the downtown area has been found to be the most dangerous stretch of roadway. It's no surprise the accident frequency is related to the Harbor Freeway's congestion. In addition to the danger presented by this stretch of freeway, the occurrence of the accident above may have some relation to the age of the driver involved. Teen drivers are involved in a disproportionately high number of serious injury and fatal accidents, in part because of their immaturity and inexperience. Additionally, teen drivers have a lower rate of seat belt use, something that may have contributed to the two ejections in the accident this afternoon. Given the severity of the 110 Freeway accident, the California Highway Patrol will likely conduct a fairly extensive investigation and reconstruction of the accident, in order to determine what role, if any, the freeway conditions and age of the driver played in the happening of this rollover collision.
Compensation for the victims of serious automobile accidents caused by negligent and inexperienced drivers should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver operates their vehicle carelessly, they should be held accountable for the injuries and damages they cause. An Orange County trial lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling freeway accident cases, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a freeway accident?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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