A blue Honda SUV and a black Jeep Wrangler reportedly collided in the middle lanes of the 710 Freeway. The cause of the collision was not immediately determined
Los Angeles, CA.- Authorities are investigating a major collision that left one person injured on the Long Beach(710) Freeway in East Los Angeles early Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at about 1:47 a.m. December 18, on the northbound freeway at the eastbound Pomona (60) Freeway junction.
A blue Honda SUV and a black Jeep Wrangler reportedly collided in the middle lanes of the 710 Freeway. The cause of the collision was not immediately determined.
The CHP and Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and found one person trapped in SUV. The firefighters were able to free the victim from the wreckage and they were transported to a hospital.
The condition of the hospitalized patient was not specified. It’s unclear whether there were additional injuries in the accident.
The 710 Freeway lanes were closed as authorities cleared the debris that spread across the freeway. The authorities did not release further details on the accident. The California Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
Los Angeles County has historically experienced significant traffic safety challenges, although recent data indicates some improvements in its California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) rankings and a decrease in total victims killed and injured from peak years. The county consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the state for traffic collisions, leading in both population and accident volume. In 2022, there were 8,944 victims killed and injured in total fatal and injury collisions, which gave the county an OTS ranking of 14 out of 15 comparable entities, indicating improvement from previous years, where it ranked 1/15 (worst) in 2018 and 2019. Despite overall improvements in rankings, specific collision types remain a concern. In 2022, there were 1,524 pedestrian victims killed and injured, and 475 bicyclist victims killed and injured. Pedestrians, in particular, account for a disproportionately high number of traffic deaths in the region, a trend that has persisted in recent years. Alcohol-involved collisions also contributed significantly to the 2022 statistics, with 1,676 victims killed and injured.
Have you been injured in a car accident? Seek legal help from a car accident lawyer
When you get involved in a motor vehicle accident, the physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming. At Pacific Attorney Group, our car accident lawyers will help you navigate the entire legal process smoothly, build a strong case, and pursue fair compensation for your injuries and damages. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss your case with an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer.