Emergency crews responded to the 1350 block of South Midvale Avenue near Rochester Avenue after receiving reports of the accident around 4:43 p.m. on December 11.
Los Angeles, CA – Two people were hurt in an auto-pedestrian accident that happened Sunday afternoon near an intersection in Westwood.
Emergency crews responded to the 1350 block of South Midvale Avenue near Rochester Avenue after receiving reports of the accident around 4:43 p.m. on December 11.
Two people were struck and injured by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Paramedics evaluated the victims for unknown injuries at the scene. The patients, however, declined transportation to the hospital.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
In 2024, the City of Los Angeles recorded approximately 28,900 reported traffic collisions, averaging about 79 crashes per day. These collisions resulted in 302 fatalities across the city, highlighting persistent road safety challenges. Rear-end crashes were the most common type, often occurring in heavy congestion or due to distracted driving. Pedestrians are especially vulnerable: over 1,400 pedestrian-involved crashes were reported in the year, with more than 150 pedestrian fatalities and over 1,400 injuries in those incidents, reflecting a serious risk to people walking.
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