The incident occurred around 7:32 p.m., February 18, on westbound State Route 60 near S Soto Street.
Los Angeles, CA – The California Highway Patrol reported that one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision that happened Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles.
The incident occurred around 7:32 p.m., February 18, on westbound State Route 60 near S Soto Street.
According to CHP, a silver Mazda3 and a blue sedan were involved in the crash.
Firefighters responded to the scene and transported one person to White Memorial Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.
Authorities did not immediately determine the cause of the accident, but an investigation is ongoing.
Car crash statistics in Los Angeles highlight persistently high volumes due to dense population, extensive freeways, and urban congestion. Recent data from SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System) and OTS show fluctuations, with some declines amid statewide trends.
In 2024, the city recorded approximately 28,916–29,000 reported crashes, resulting in 302 fatalities and thousands of injuries. Pedestrian crashes exceeded 1,360–1,402, with 158 pedestrian deaths. County-wide, fatalities dropped to 653 in 2024 (from 809 in 2023, ~25% decrease), with ~58,659 death/injury crashes.
Fatalities rose post-pandemic (e.g., 345 in 2023, 303 in 2024), often exceeding homicides, despite Vision Zero goals to eliminate deaths by 2025. Statewide OTS trends show fatalities declining ~11% to 4,061 in 2023, with mileage death rates falling 6% to 1.26 per 100 million miles traveled. Common factors include speeding, impaired driving, and vulnerable users.
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