Los Angeles, CA.- Two people were killed in a rollover accident on the Pomona (60) Freeway in East Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. November 26, on the westbound freeway at the Long Beach (710) Freeway exchange and involved a single vehicle.
It's unclear what led up to the accident. The Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and located a crashed vehicle in the westbound lanes of the freeway with one occupant ejected. The ejected person was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second party died while enroute to a hospital. The identities of the involved parties were not immediately released.
The westbound lanes of the 60 freeway were shut down for over three hours as authorities investigated the incident. The California Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
Traffic and Safety Stats:
Los Angeles is one of the counties in California that record high number of traffic accidents that result in injuries or deaths. In 2024, there were 653 deaths resulting from traffic collisions in the county. This was a 25% decline from 868 deaths recorded in 2022. 58,659 crashes caused deaths or injuries in the county in 2024. Despite the decline in numbers, drivers are urged to exercise caution to avoid traffic accidents mainly caused by distracted driving, speeding, and DUI.
Anyone involved in a serious crash should seek medical care immediately, document the scene, and obtain the official police report. In cases involving fatalities, serious injuries, or commercial vehicles, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney promptly can protect your rights and help ensure proper compensation.