Los Angeles, CA. – Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Los Angeles on Friday night.
According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:46 p.m. in the area of Sherman Way and Balboa Boulevard.
Multiple vehicles were involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the accident were not released.
Two people suffered serious injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Another was hospitalized with minor injuries.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Los Angeles County continues to experience a high number of traffic collisions each year. According to data from the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), Los Angeles County recorded more than 58,000 injury and fatal crashes in a recent reporting year, making it one of the most collision-prone counties in California. Statewide data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that California recorded over 4,000 traffic fatalities in a single year, underscoring the ongoing risks on roadways across the state.
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